Haunting, lush, and utterly gripping — a masterclass in historical fiction.
Florence, 1550. Lucrezia de’ Medici is barely sixteen when she is married off to Alfonso, Duke of Ferrara. Behind the grandeur of the Renaissance court lies a chilling reality: a husband who desires control above all else, and a portrait that may seal her fate. Maggie O’Farrell brings Lucrezia’s world to vivid, dangerous life with her signature lyrical prose and feminist sensibility.
“A portrait is not a likeness. It is a presence.”
Celebrated on BookTok for its Renaissance setting, strong female voice, and poetic intensity. Perfect for fans of Hamnet (Maggie O’Farrell), Wolf Hall (Hilary Mantel), and The Other Boleyn Girl (Philippa Gregory).
A trade paperback (2022, Tinder Press) in Very Good condition.
