House of Masks and Knives

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Genres

Survival, Roman Fiction, Morally Grey Characters, Women's Fiction, Political Intrigue, Psychological Fiction, Novels, and Historical

Trigger Warnings

Violence, Death, Rape, and Abuse

Type of Ending

Series

Not part of a series

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Publication Date

Mar 10, 2026

Page Length

395 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

House of Masks and Knives

Published Copy

Blurb

In the Borgia court, power is survival—and knowledge can be deadly.

In the Borgia court, knowledge can save you—or get you killed.

Rome, late fifteenth century.

When Graziella is brought to the Vatican, her skill with herbs makes her valuable… and dangerous.

In a world where alliances shift without warning and poison is as common as prayer, survival depends on silence, observation, and control.

Every gesture is watched. Every word can be used against her. And one mistake could cost her everything.

As she navigates a court built on power, manipulation, and hidden violence, Graziella must learn to survive in a system designed to control women’s bodies and knowledge.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

political intrigue
morally complex characters
court drama and shifting alliances
atmospheric historical fiction

A story of power, control, and survival in Renaissance Rome.

Content Notes: violence, coercion, misogyny, execution, psychological abuse.

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