The famous historical novels of G. Benzoni have conquered the whole world. Millions of readers never tire of admiring her captivating works - works that mix history and fiction, adventure and passion. This is the story of the brilliant beauty aristocrat Marianne d'Asselna de Villeneuve, the story of her great love for a mysterious, many-faced stranger, her distant exotic wanderings and dangerous exciting adventures, the story of sophisticated court intrigues and dashing duels, passionate feelings and incredible twists of fate...