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ISBN10: 1791867065
ISBN13: 9781791867065
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 2 2020
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.48 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781791867065
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 2 2020
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.48 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Suzanna Fiore is Goddess incarnate: radiant, alluring, and steeped in a world of opulent excess. As one of the city's most celebrated courtesans, her days unfold in a whirlwind of silk-clad gatherings and whispered promises. Men of wealth and influence, captivated by her beauty and intelligence that sparkle in her eyes, seek just a moment of her time, with their affections often being as fleeting as the lagoon's tide.
But Suzanna is more than just a beautiful face; she possesses a sharp mind, capable of writing sonnets and engaging in philosophical debates, a depth rarely encountered in her profession. This makes her popular, yet ultimately, lonely. For despite the adoration that surrounds her, she finds her heart unexpectedly ensnared by a man who seems indifferent to her considerable charms. His lack of reciprocation becomes an ache that grows with each passing day.
Then, the year of 1575 brings with it a tide of death unlike Venice had ever known. The plague, a grim reaper in disguise, sweeps through the city, leaving devastation in its wake. Suzanna's meticulously crafted world, built upon the currency of desire and beauty, is shattered by the harsh reality of suffering and loss. The plague strips away not only those she knew, but also the fragile façade of her own life. The apathy of her beloved thrusts her into the depths of despair, a 'dark night of the soul' where grief becomes her only companion.
The vibrant courtesan, once admired for her grace and wit, is now forced to confront the stark realities of mortality and the painful vulnerability of her heart. This experience would become a crucible, burning away the superficial layers and reshaping her very being... Inspired by real-life events from the life of a renowned courtesan VERONICA FRANCO
Then, the year of 1575 brings with it a tide of death unlike Venice had ever known. The plague, a grim reaper in disguise, sweeps through the city, leaving devastation in its wake. Suzanna's meticulously crafted world, built upon the currency of desire and beauty, is shattered by the harsh reality of suffering and loss. The plague strips away not only those she knew, but also the fragile façade of her own life. The apathy of her beloved thrusts her into the depths of despair, a 'dark night of the soul' where grief becomes her only companion.
The vibrant courtesan, once admired for her grace and wit, is now forced to confront the stark realities of mortality and the painful vulnerability of her heart. This experience would become a crucible, burning away the superficial layers and reshaping her very being... Inspired by real-life events from the life of a renowned courtesan VERONICA FRANCO
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