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Niccolo Rising

by Dorothy Dunnett Book 1 in the House of Niccolo series.

First published 1986

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In Bruges in 1460, the apparently irresponsible dyer’s apprentice Claes reveals an exceptional talent for calculation, languages and strategy after a reckless prank damages both property and noble pride. Drawn into the affairs of Marian de Charetty’s trading company, he helps defend the business from commercial rivals while building alliances across Burgundy, Geneva and Italy. His transformation into Nicholas vander Poele begins a career in which trade, warfare and private vengeance become inseparable.

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Burgundian State1363–1477 CE Medici Florence1434–1494 CE

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