#1 – The Serpent and the Pearl
In Rome in 1492, Giulia Farnese discovers that her marriage to Orsino Orsini is intended to place her in the household and bed of Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia. When Borgia is elected Pope Alexander VI, Giulia's beauty and access give her unusual influence but also make her…
#2 – The Lion and the Rose
Giulia Farnese remains the favoured companion of Pope Alexander VI, but the security offered by the Borgia court begins to narrow as enemies gather inside and outside Rome. Her recent captivity has shown that rank cannot protect her from people seeking leverage over the pope. Carmelina…