Jean Plaidy’s robust historical novels, which range from the intrigues of 15th century Rome, through turbulent Tudor England, to the terrors of the French Revolution, have enthralled readers for nerly twenty years.

          Madonna of the Seven Hills tells the story of Lucrezia Borgia, born into history’s most notorious family. Her father, who became Pope Alexander VI, was known as the "most carnal man of his age".

          Growing from childhood into beautiful womanhood, Lucrezia becomes aware of that destiny from which, as a Borgia, she could not hope to escape …..

          "It is a tale of passion, intrigue and murder such as has rarely, if ever, been surpassed"       Yorkshire Evening Post