The Lion and the Rose (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780425268766)

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Diamond Eye comes the continuing saga of the ruthless Borgia family that holds all of Rome in its grasp, and the three outsiders thrust into their twisted web of blood and deceit...

As the cherished concubine of the Borgia Pope Alexander VI, Giulia Farnese has Rome at her feet. But after narrowly escaping a sinister captor, she realizes that the danger she faces is far from over--and now, it threatens from within. The Holy City of Rome is still under Alexander's thrall, but enemies of the Borgias are starting to circle. In need of trusted allies, Giulia turns to her sharp-tongued bodyguard, Leonello, and her fiery cook and confidante, Carmelina.

Caught in the deadly world of the Renaissance's most notorious family, Giulia, Leonello, and Carmelina must decide if they will flee the dangerous dream of power. But as the shadows of murder and corruption rise through the Vatican, they must learn who to trust when every face wears a mask...

Author: Kate Quinn
ISBN-10: 0425268764
ISBN-13: 9780425268766
Publisher: Berkley Books
Language: English
Published: 01/07/2014
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Romantic Times 01/01/2014 pg. 38 - Excellent