Voice Of The Falconer: 2 (Star-Cross'd)

Italy 1325. Eight years after the tumultuous events of THE MASTER OF VERONA Pietro Alaghieri is living in exile in Ravenna enduring the loss of his famous father while secretly raising Cesco bastard heir to Veronas prince Cangrande della Scala. But when word of Cangrandes death reaches him Pietro must race back to Verona to prevent Cescos rivals from usurping his rightful place. But young Cesco is determined not to be anyones pawn. Willful and brilliant he defies even the stars. And far behind the scenes is a mastermind pulling the strings one who stands to lose - or gain - the most.Born from Shakespeares Italian plays this novel explores the danger deceit and deviltry of early Renaissance Italy and the terrible choices one must make just to stay alive.