The Lion and the Rose

The Lion and the Rose is an enthralling historical fiction novel that takes us into the twisted web of blood and deceit of the ruthless Borgia family, set against the backdrop of Renaissance Rome. We follow three outsiders - cherished concubine Giulia, sharp-tongued bodyguard Leonello, and fiery cook Carmelina - as they navigate the dangerous power struggles of the Borgias and decide who to trust in a world where every face wears a mask. As murder and corruption rise through the Vatican, they must make a decision: flee or fight for their lives.