The novel revolves around the story of a young Italian nobleman named Vittorio Zicci who becomes embroiled in the tumultuous politics of 16th-century Italy. The narrative explores themes of love, power, and betrayal as Zicci navigates the treacherous landscape of Renaissance-era Florence and Rome.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1841 · Genre: Romanticism, Gothic Fiction, Fantasy · 9 chapters