The Ardent Liaisons : Inspired by The Life of Famous Italian Courtesan VERONICA FRANCO by Ghenrietta Von Bloome (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

The social scene in Italy in the 1500s leaves all the triumph and the advantage to mockery and shrewdness towards women, who are yet to ascend onto the collective ladder of presumed respect and appreciation. One of such women happens to be Suzanna Fiore, who got her social climbing started when her fortunate circumstances landed her in the arms of a prominent local doctor in Venice. However, destiny has its own plans for Suzanna. Her mesmerizing beauty and poetic mind bring men to her feet, with her suitors completely besotted with her amorous ways and enigmatic manners. When the plague hits the country with its devastation and destructive ways, Suzanna's life changes to its core, having her undergo her own 'dark night of the soul' while grieving for the man she loved the most... Inspired by the life of a well-known Italian courtesan Veronica Franco. Implementing the 3D Guise genre.

Genre: World Literature

Split Mind ( A collection of Poetry) by Bradley Smith (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The withered rose May be tatted and torn Scorned by past trauma Still, she is beautiful She keeps thorns to protect That which is left She has been eaten alive Stepped on near death Therefor it is the withered rose that I adore For there is beauty in her struggle... That was an excerpt from the collection of poetry that follows one year in the life of someone dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Being recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and all the problems that come along with it...

Genre: World Literature

Foliage: An International Banking Spy Thriller (A Louise Moscow Novel Book 1) by Lorraine Evanoff (230 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALIST, HISTORICAL FICTION NEW APPLE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE SHELF UNBOUND BEST INDIE BOOK, NOTABLE INDIE AWARD READERS' FAVORITE BOOK AWARD FINALIST Investment banker Louise Moscow is sexy, brazen and fearless in business and in love. With a high-profile dream job wooing rich clientele in late 1980s Paris, she enjoys a lavish lifestyle in a glamorous city. When she stumbles upon criminal activity at her company, the FBI and CIA force her to cooperate and bring down the underhanded bankers in what turns out to be one of the greatest scandals of the twentieth century. Perfect for fans of Erik Larson, Jack Slater and Kathy Reichs, Foliage: An International Banking Spy Thriller (A Louise Moscow Novel Book 1) is the first installment in this highly addictive, suspenseful thriller series by award-winning author Lorraine Evanoff. Buy Foliage today and discover an exciting new mystery you won't be able to put down. What readers are saying about Foliage: - "Great read, beautifully written, I highly recommend." ~ Matthew J. Dowd, Chief Political Analyst, ABC News - "It starts off fast and keeps you hooked." ~ Nelle L'Amour, New York Times Bestselling Author - Evanoff does her homework, and is able to deliver complex material in a light and readable fashion." ~ Patrick "Ubercritic" McDonald, Hollywood Chicago Magazine

Genre: World Literature