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Novel centers on the mysterious character of Giovanni Borgia, a bastard with one of the most infamous names in Renaissance Italy. Set against the backdrop and intrigue of the Italian Wars, Haasse uses Giovanni's quest for his true identity as the centerpiece for this rich historical fiction.