In the Pillory

In the Pillory: Tale of the Borgia Pope is a historical fiction novel written by John Bond. The story is set in the late 15th century, during the reign of Pope Alexander VI, who was a member of the infamous Borgia family.The novel follows the story of a young man named Marco, who is falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to the pillory by the corrupt officials of Rome. While in the pillory, Marco meets the Borgia Pope and begins to unravel a web of corruption and deceit that has engulfed the city.As Marco delves deeper into the dark world of the Borgia family, he uncovers secrets and conspiracies that threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. With the help of a few unlikely allies, Marco must fight to clear his name and expose the truth before it's too late.In the Pillory: Tale of the Borgia Pope is a gripping and suspenseful novel that takes readers on a journey through the treacherous world of Renaissance Italy. With its vivid descriptions and well-developed characters, this book is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and political intrigue.1927. Contents: invincible Alexander; Pope's shadow; Venus of the Vatican; papal liberties; tasting the cup of the Borgia; infant of Rome; Borgian tragedy; souvenirs of the Borgia; Rome still honors the memory of the Borgia. 39 splendid illustrations.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.