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|title=The Second Duchess

|sort=Second Duchess, The

|publisher=Preface

|date=April 2013

|website=http://www.elizabethloupas.com/

|summary=Lavish historical mystery set in beautiful renaissance Italy where a new bride investigates the murder of her predecessor.

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Elizabeth Loupas, it seems, was not the first author to be inspired by the intrigue and scandal of the renaissance court of Ferrera. The poem ''My Last Duchess'' by Robert Browning, first published in 1842 is an elegiac account reflecting the popular view that Duke Alfonso d’Este murdered his first wife Lucrezia de Medici because of her unfaithfulness. Loupas explores some of the themes raised in the poem and cleverly combines elements of Browning’s work with true historical accounts to create an appealing murder-mystery set against the sumptuous backdrop of renaissance Italy.

''The Second Duchess'' is one of those rare books that have everything; an engaging plot, well drawn characters, luxurious locations and a thrilling final denouement. This book will delight fans of historical fiction and offers something a little different from other books of the genre.

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