Francesca by Bertrice Small
New York Times bestselling author Bertrice Small continues her glorious historical-romance series featuring four sisters in Renaissance Florence who have anything but marriage on their minds.Giovanni Pietro d'Angelos selected his oldest daughter's husband, and the marriage proved to be a disaster. He offers to give his next oldest daughter, Francesca, more latitude in choosing a husband than her sister had. But the arrogant beauty has no desire to marry, and she drives every potential suitor away.
The Duke of Terreno Boscoso seeks a wife for his heir, Rafaello, and invites Francesca, along with several other possible brides, to come meet him. Francesca's parents think it's a good match, but she refuses to consider it until her father makes her a promise: If he does not suit, you may return. She is therefore shocked when, not long after they meet, Rafaello chooses her as his bride and her parents agree to his proposal--without her consent.
Furious and feeling betrayed, Francesca flees into the woods and takes shelter at an inn. There, she earns her keep as a servant--and meets an unlikely suitor who steals her heart. But the future remains uncertain for the runaway bride, who is still promised to another.
Beatrice Small lives in the English-speaking community of New York State with her husband, George; Deuteromony, the long-haired Maine Coon Cat; Checquers, the large black and white cat with the pink ears; Nicky the Cockatiel; and Gilberto, the grumpy Half-Moon Conure. Tom, the family heir, is now a college student. The Kadin, Love Wild and Fair, Adora, Skye O'Malley, Unconquered, Beloved, All The Sweet Tomorrows, This Heart Of Mine, Enchantress Mine, Blaze Wyndham, Lost Love Found, The Spitfire, and A Love For All Time are among the books written by Beatrice Small. She enjoys receiving feedback from her readers. You can write to her at the following address: P.O. Southold, NY 11971, PO Box 765
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780451413734 |
| ISBN 10 | 0451413733 |
| Title | Francesca |
| Author | Bertrice Small |
| Series | The Silk Merchant's Daughters |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2013-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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