The Borgia Blade
The Borgia Blade by Gardner F. Fox is a historical fiction novel published by Wildside Press on September 14, 2017. This edition spans 178 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds during the exhilarating Renaissance era of Europe, capturing the vibrant pageantry and adventure of the time through the story of Ilarion, a talented stableboy whose exceptional swordsmanship draws the attention of the powerful Cesare Borgia.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of court intrigue, where whispered secrets can lead to dire consequences, and romantic entanglements with the highborn Madonna of the Roses add depth to Ilarion’s journey. The book also delves into the brutal realities of battle under Borgia’s banner, showcasing the dramatic shifts in power as cities fall to his forces. This engaging tale combines elements of action and adventure, providing a vivid portrayal of a pivotal historical period.
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In the sweep of history, there is no era that can match, for sheer exhilaration and romantic adventure, the Renaissance of Europe. Here is a swashbuckling drama that captures that era with all its pageantry and vivid color. It is the story of Ilarion, a yellow-haired stableboy, whose sword had no peer in all of Europe. He was plucked from poverty by that dark genius, Cesare Borgia, most powerful man on the continent. From that moment Ilarion plunged into life with dizzying speed.
Into court intrigue where whispers behind a cupped hand could mean death in the night for a man…
Into the silken bonds of love and the favors of the Madonna of the Roses, highborn lady of Italy…
Into savage battle beneath the banner of the bull, where rich cities toppled to the lances of Borgia…
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