Synopses & Reviews
In this sweeping new series of Renaissance Italy, Bertrice Small does it again with all the passion and historical splendor that has captured the imagination of her legion of fans
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After her two elder sisters become the scandals of Florence, Lucianna Pietro dAngelo is in the difficult position of finding a wealthy man who will have her for his wife. She has little choice but to accept the proposal of an aging booksellera not entirely disagreeable union in which Lucianna comforts the dear man in his final years. When he passes away, she inherits his shop and, with it, a sizable fortune.
Lucianna is content with comfortable widowhooduntil Robert Minton, Earl of Lisle, visits her bookshop. The Englishman is not only dashing and handsomehes a trusted courtier of Henry VII.
The Pietro dAngelos cannot deny the spark of attraction between their daughter and the earl, so they scheme to send her to London. There, Lucianna steps out of the shadow of her quiet Florentine life, pursuing a love of which she never dreamed and rising in London society all the way to court of the new Tudor king.
Review
Praise for Bianca
“Exquisite historical detail brings every moment vividly to life.”—Publishers Weekly
“Bertrice Small has long been a favorite among many erotic historical readers and I firmly believe shell hold the title of the ‘reigning queen for many years to come.”—Romance Junkies
Praise for Bertrice Small and her novels
“Ms. Small delights and thrills.”—Rendezvous
“[Her novels] tell an intriguing story, they are rich in detail, and they are all so very hard to put down.”—The Best Reviews
“Sweeps the ages with skill and finesse.”—Affaire de Coeur
“Smalls boldly sensual love story is certain to please her many devoted readers.”—Booklist
“[A] delight to all readers of historical fiction.”—Fresh Fiction
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Praise for Bertrice Small, “THE REIGNING QUEEN OF THE HISTORICAL GENRE,”* and her novels
“Bertrice Small is a legend.”—Linda Lael Miller
“Bertrice Small creates cover-to-cover passion, a keen sense of history, and suspense.”—Publishers Weekly
“Ms. Small delights and thrills.”—Rendezvous
“An insatiable delight for the senses. [Smalls] amazing historical detail…will captivate the reader…potent sensuality.”—*Romance Junkies
“[Her novels] tell an intriguing story, they are rich in detail and they are all so very hard to put down.”—The Best Reviews
“Sweeps the ages with skill and finesse.”—Affaire de Coeur
“[A] captivating blend of sensuality and rich historical drama.”—Rosemary Rogers
“Smalls boldly sensual love story is certain to please her many devoted readers.”—Booklist
“[A] delight to all readers of historical fiction.”—Fresh Fiction
“[A] style that garnered her legions of fans…when she's at the top of her form, nobody does it quite like Bertrice Small.”—The Romance Reader
“Small never ceases to bring us an amazing story of love and happiness.”—Night Owl Reviews
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Praise for the novels of Bertrice Small—“THE REIGNING QUEEN OF THE HISTORICAL GENRE”*—and winner of the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award
“Bertrice Small is a legend.”—Linda Lael Miller
“Nobody does it quite like Bertrice Small.”—The Romance Reader
“Suspenseful historical romance.”—Fresh Fiction
“Cover-to-cover passion, [and] a keen sense of history, and suspense.”—Publishers Weekly
“An insatiable delight for the senses.”—*Romance Junkies
“Sweeps the ages with skill and finesse.”—Affaire de Coeur
“[A] captivating blend of sensuality and rich historical drama.”—Rosemary Rogers
Synopsis
A sensual new Victorian romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Irish Duke.
When Lady Harriet Hamilton and Viscount Thomas meet, Thomas finds her outspoken, and yet, quite a beauty. But Thomas is committed to restoring the family holdings, not chasing a wife. If only Harry wasn't making herself right at home...
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Bertrice Small continues her epic new series” (
Night Owl Reviews) of the Silk Merchant's Daughters about four sisters of unyielding resolve and uncompromising desire...
Serena Pietro dAngelo takes pleasure in being a dutiful daughter and embraces her betrothal to a wealthy and influential French nobleman. Her older sisters have caused her parents much pain on their journeys to the altar, but Serena wants nothing more than to provide a male heir for Jean-Pierre and manage his chateau with a loving hand.
Rumors have swirled around Jean-Pierre, but innocent Serena knows nothing about themuntil he makes her an indecent proposition that compromises her cherished notions of marriage and romance. Heartbroken, Serena runs away to England to seek the help of her sister, Lucianna. There, she meets a handsome courtier who offers the love shes always craved. But her parents and Jean-Pierre wont let her get away so easily
Synopsis
From the
New York Times bestselling author of the Border Chronicles, comes her novel of Florentine historical romance, and the continuing saga of The Silk Merchants Daughters...
After her sisters become the scandals of Florence, Lucianna Pietro dAngelo finds that the only wealthy man wholl have her for his wife is an aging bookseller whom Lucianna comforts in his final years. When he passes away, she inherits his shopand a sizable fortune affording Lucianna comfort in widowhood. Then Robert Minton, Earl of Lisle, visits her bookshop. The Englishman is not only dashing and handsome, hes a trusted courtier of Henry VII.
Luciannas parents cannot deny the spark of attraction between their daughter and the earl, so they scheme to send her to London. There, Lucianna steps out of the shadow of her quiet Florentine life, pursuing a love she never dreamed possibleone unfolding in the court of the new Tudor king.
About the Author
Bertrice Small is the New York Times bestselling author of the Border Chronicles, including A Dangerous Love, The Border Lord's Bride, and The Captive Heart, and the novels of the Silk Merchant's Daughters which include Bianca, Francesca, and Lucianna. She lives in New York with her husband.