Under the Portico

ISBN: 059517213X

Author: Lab, Olivia Kennedy

Condition: Used

Dauntless, common-born Giametta Dondi is enamored of wealth, power, and the grand amore just as early Renaissance begins in 15th Century Venice. Her tenacious pursuit of the count who took advantage of her innocence leads to years of life in his castle. Giamettas ambition to be a lady and share her lordships noble name leads to her success with music, art, and perfection as hostess of the castle. Acceptance, rejection, fruitation and downfall color her plight until her bastard son, Lord Federigos pride and joy, finds a way to a new life for his mother.