This historical novel is set in Venice in the mid-16th century and follows the adventures of a young Venetian noblewoman, Giulia Gallerani, as she tries to navigate the treacherous waters of Venetian politics and society. Jones vividly brings the city of Venice to life, with its labyrinthine canals and opulent palaces, and spins a thrilling tale of romantic intrigue and political machinations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.