by Andrea Frediani · Newton Compton Editori · tapa dura · ISBN 9788822749840
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Set in 1277, this gripping historical novel chronicles the fierce power struggle between Rome's most influential families. After a long conclave, the Orsini family succeeds in elevating one of their own to the papacy as Nicholas III, launching an ambitious strategy to consolidate their control over the city, Viterbo, and the College of Cardinals. However, political intrigue and personal ambitions force family members to sacrifice their own feelings in an environment marked by betrayal and violence. As the Orsini dynasty faces relentless enemies, they must seek redemption and discover that freedom can be a more rewarding goal than absolute power. Spanning cities from Bologna to Florence and Palermo, the novel masterfully portrays the tensions between Guelphs and Ghibellines, offering a vibrant and detailed fresco of late medieval Italy where power, faith, and love intertwine.
