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Rachel Blackmore

Costanza : 'Striking fictional retelling of this true history' -...

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At a Glance
Riveting historical fiction
Feminist icon untold story
Thrilling rise and fall
Immersive 17th century Rome
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In Blackmores striking fictional retelling of this true history, Costanza refuses to accept a fate as nothing more than a victim of male exploitation SUNDAY TIMESRome, 1636 In the scorched city of Rome, the cobbled streets hum with gossip and sin... Costanza Piccolomini is a respectable young wife until she meets Gianlorenzo Bernini, the famed sculptor and star of Roman society, whose jetblack gaze matches his dark temper. From the second they set eyes upon each other, a fatal attraction is born.Their secret love burns with a passion that consumes them. But with every stolen kiss and illicit tryst, Costanzas reputation is at stake. Meanwhile, Bernini has a dangerous desire he wants to make Costanza immortal. He vows to possess her not just in body and soul, but also in marble.When Bernini unveils his sculpture of Costanza, she is exposed as his lover, marking the undoing of their affair and the beginning of a scandal which will rock Roman society. For Bernini would rather destroy Costanza than let her go.Betrayed. Abandoned. Banished. This was meant to be the end of Costanzas story. But Costanza is no ordinary woman from the ashes, she will rise...History calls her a Muse. Temptress. Fallen woman. This is her story. Based on a true story, Costanza brings to life a feminist icon who has been written out of history. Perfect for fans of The Marriage Portrait and The Miniaturist.Emotionally intense DAILY MAILStunning JENNIE GODFREYThis novel took over my life PATERSON...

SKU: M9780349131122
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Binding: Paperback;432 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: FV; Weight: 466 g; Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 29

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