Rizzio A Novella
Rizzio A Novella by Denise Mina, published by Pegasus Books on September 7, 2021, is a historical fiction piece that delves into a pivotal moment in Scottish history. This 128-page novella recounts the brutal assassination of David Rizzo, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots, who was murdered in her chambers at Holyrood Palace. Mina presents a fresh perspective on this dark episode, dramatizing the events leading up to the fateful night of March 9, 1566, when Rizzo was violently attacked by a group of assassins.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that intertwines themes of power, love, and betrayal, exploring the motivations behind the shocking murder. Rizzio examines the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of political intrigue and suspense. Through this modern lens, the novella invites reflection on the lengths individuals will go to in their pursuit of influence and affection. This edition, written in English, offers a concise yet impactful exploration of a historical event that continues to resonate.
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From the multi-award-winning master of crime, Denise Mina delivers a radical new take on one of the darkest episodes in Scottish history—the bloody assassination of David Rizzo private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots, in the queen’s chambers in Holyrood Palace.
On the evening of March 9th, 1566, David Rizzio, the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots, was brutally murdered. Dragged from the chamber of the heavily pregnant Mary, Rizzio was stabbed fifty six times by a party of assassins. This breathtakingly tense novella dramatises the events that led up to that night, telling the infamous story as it has never been told before.
A dark tale of sex, secrets and lies, Rizzio looks at a shocking historical murder through a modern lens—and explores the lengths that men and women will go to in their search for love and power.
Rizzio is nothing less than a provocative and thrilling new literary masterpiece.
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