Italian Renaissance Historical Fiction Novels

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The Secret Book of Grazia Dei Rossi
1.  The Secret Book of Grazia Dei Rossi by Jacqueline Park
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  "Thoroughly enjoyable, epic tale about a high-born Jewish woman in the Italian Renaissance. Masterful understanding of everything from the politics and social conventions of the period."
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The Borgia Bride
2.  The Borgia Bride by Jeanne Kalogridis
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  "Compelling story set mainly in Rome and detailing historically-based goings-on in the Vatican. Full of scandal and intrigue and good historical detail."
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I, Mona Lisa
3.  I, Mona Lisa by Jeanne Kalogridis
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  "Good story set in Florence and inspired by the Pazzi Conspiracy and the Mona Lisa. Lovely characterisation of the Medici princes but not always terribly realistic of the period."
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In the Company of the Courtesan
4.  In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant
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  "Good story populated by loveable characters with great descriptions of the Sack of Rome and life in Venice. Reasonably good historical detail."
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The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence
5.  The Birth of Venus: Love and Death in Florence by Sarah Dunant
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  "In my opinion, not terribly faithful to the reality of the period but an evocative story nonetheless."
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The Sultan's Harem
6.  The Sultan's Harem by Colin Falconer
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  "Great, epic story following the life of Sultan Suleyman the Great. Mainly set in Istanbul but also in Venice and there are several Italian characters. Amazing characters, winding story."
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Leonardo's Swans
7.  Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex
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  "Great characterisation of the d'Este sisters and excellent handling of the politics of the time and experience of powerful women."
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