Set against the backdrop of fifteenth-century Italy and France, this gripping historical novel tells the story of Luca Sarto, a young man forced to flee his homeland after getting involved in a political scandal. From his daring escape to his subsequent adventures in the court of Louis XI, readers will be swept up in the intrigue, romance, and danger of this tumultuous era.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.