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The Turbulent Duchess

Baroness Emmuska Orczy

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Sinopsis

The Turbulent Duchess is a grand tale of ambition, intrigue, and passion set in Renaissance Italy. Based loosely on the life of Marie de Gonzaga, this sweeping novel follows the life of a headstrong duchess whose wit, beauty, and political cunning place her at the center of European power struggles. Torn between love, loyalty, and her own fiery temperament, she defies convention and carves her own path in a world dominated by men. Baroness Orczy paints a vivid portrait of a woman who is both admired and feared, whose turbulent heart matches the turbulent times she inhabits. With its blend of romance, political drama, and richly detailed setting, The Turbulent Duchess is an intoxicating story of a woman's fight for autonomy and influence.
Disponible desde: 01/09/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 340 páginas.

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