The Dogaressa (1887)

The Dogaressa is a historical novel written by W. G. Melmonti and published in 1887. Set in 16th century Venice the book tells the story of a young woman named Bianca Capello who rises from humble origins to become the wife of the powerful Doge of Venice. Bianca is a beautiful and intelligent woman who uses her wit and charm to win the hearts of the city's elite including the Doge himself. However as she navigates the treacherous waters of Venetian politics and court intrigue Bianca must also confront her own past and the secrets that threaten to destroy her newfound happiness. With vivid descriptions of Venetian life and a cast of memorable characters The Dogaressa is a compelling tale of love power and betrayal in one of the most fascinating cities in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.