The Viper of Milan: A Romance of Lombardy

By Marjorie Bowen

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of dukes and peasants, a family's cruelty ignites a battle for love and freedom in historical Italy.

Genres

History - European Literature Fiction

Released

2015-05-15

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Summary

"The Viper of Milan: A Romance of Lombardy" by Marjorie Bowen is a historical fiction set in 14th-century Italy. It tells the story of Gian Galeazzo Maria Visconti's path to becoming the Duke of Milan. The book includes tyranny, romance, and revolt. We see the story through characters like Tomaso and Vittore as well as the Visconti family. The story starts with the beauty of Italy, but also the hard lives of the regular people under the Duke. A group of peasants shows how people are scared of the Duke. Tomaso is hurt meeting the Duke's men, which causes his cousin Vittore to search for help. The hopeless feeling and want for freedom show problems that are caused by the evil actions of the Visconti.