Published: March 14, 2012
Words: 116,149 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780978858094

Short description

Ruled by the iron fist of the Church, Renaissance Rome was no place for a strong-willed young woman. But 15-year-old Beatrice refused to surrender to an arranged marriage or to a crushing lifetime with her brutal father. This is the story of the real-life Beatrice Cenci, whose cunning and ferocity made her a target of the Inquisition. Fighting for her freedom, she risked everything,

Extended description

Holy, lusty, wealthy, and ruled by the iron fist of the Church, Renaissance Rome was no place for a strong-willed young woman. But Beatrice Cenci, 15 years old, had no intention of surrendering to an arranged marriage or to a crushing lifetime with her father, the brutal, deranged Baron Cenci. The Stained Glass Virgin chronicles the story of the real-life Beatrice, whose cunning and ferocity made her a target of the Catholic Church’s savage Inquisition. In the face of sexual and cultural violence, Beatrice fought for her freedom — and risked the ultimate price.

Tags

murder, inquisition, renaissance italy, rome italy, renaissance rome, renaissance thriller, renaissance mystery, renaissance suspense, beatrice cenci

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Review by: Doreen Zimmerman on April 04, 2012 :
Worth the money, entertaining, some areas were so-so, other areas pretty good, overall, not a bad read for a rainy day or waiting at the airport.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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