The Queen's Companion
Author | : Maggi Petton |
Publisher | : Booklocker.com |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 1609106466 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781609106461 |
Rating | : 4/5 (461 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Queen's Companion written by Maggi Petton and published by Booklocker.com. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set during the Inquisition, Catherine, queen of Montalcino, rescues Isabella from a brutal rape. While convalescing, the women fall in love, creating a spiritual struggle for Catherine. Eventually, Catherine gives in to her love, marrying to cover the relationship. This intensifies the danger. The Bishop is determined to expose her. His own life a web of lies and secrecy, he seduces Catherine's naïve daughter, Sofia, into friendship. Sofia plays out the Bishop's intentions, propelling everyone toward disaster.