The Borgia Bride: A Novel

Jeanne Kalogridis

Apr 2007 · Sold by St. Martin's Griffin

About this ebook

Vivacious Sancha of Aragon arrives in Rome newly wed to a member of the notorious Borgia dynasty. Surrounded by the city's opulence and political corruption, she befriends her glamorous and deceitful sister-in-law, Lucrezia, whose jealousy is as legendary as her beauty. Some say Lucrezia has poisoned her rivals, particularly those to whom her handsome brother, Cesare, has given his heart. So when Sancha falls under Cesare's irresistible spell, she must hide her secret or lose her life. Caught in the Borgias' sinister web, she summons her courage and uses her cunning to outwit them at their own game. Vividly interweaving historical detail with fiction, The Borgia Bride is a richly compelling tale of conspiracy, sexual intrigue, loyalty, and drama.

Ratings and reviews

Great bodice ripper so far my only query is in chapter 11 who provided the dainty chocolates- Dr Who? Cocoa beans were not brought back from the new world by christopher columbus until 1502-4 and were not used commercially until 1528 in spain and then as a spicy drink. solid chocolate did not appear until the 19th century

This was an amazing novel; entertaining and engaging the whole way through. The plot twists wouldn't let me put it down. I was sad to end it. I highly recommend this novel. It has made my list of all time favorites. I look forward to reading it again, and I RARELY read books twice.

Really enjoyed this book! First I've read from this author. Could not put this book down.

About the author

Jeanne Kalogridis lives with her partner on the West Coast, where they share a house with two dogs. She is the author of The Scarlet Contessa, The Devil's Queen, and other dark fantasy and historical novels. Born in Florida, Kalogridis has a B.A. in Russian and a master's in linguistics, and taught English as a second language at The American University for eight years before retiring to write full-time.