Sinners: A fiery historical tale of rebellion and survival in Renaissance Rome - a bold feminist retelling

An electrifying retelling from Elizabeth Fremantle - the fierce and fearless story of Beatrice Cenci: prisoner, rebel, saint... or sinner?

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Rome, 1599.

Noblewoman Beatrice Cenci awaits execution, accused of murder. Imprisoned in Corte Savella, she has captured the hearts and sympathy of all Rome.

Murderer or victim? Saint or sinner?

Desperate to escape her abusive father’s control, Beatrice enlists the help of Olimpio, the castle keeper.

As love grows between them, her fate takes unexpected turns.

History has sold her short. She is no doe-eyed victim of her father’s brutality, nor the cunning murderer who plotted her father’s demise.

She is both innocent and guilty, fierce and fragile, standing tall against the violence of men, no matter the cost.
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‘An evocative tale of misplaced love and lust ... A gripping read which gallops to a crescendo of an ending’ Melanie Cantor

‘A sensationally powerful novel with a rollercoaster of a story that has the dark logic of Greek tragedy’ Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The Ashes of London

‘Fremantle never misses. Sinners is a fierce and searing feminist retelling of Beatrice Cenci’s life and murder trial’ Flora Carr, author of The Tower

‘I couldn’t put this book down!’ 5* Reader Review

‘I was on the edge of my seat for this entire book!’ 5* Reader Review

‘This was one of the most powerful writing I have read in a historical novel in a while’ 5* Reader Review


Praise for Elizabeth Fremantle:

'MAGICAL, THRILLING, WONDERFUL, EXCELLENT. HEARTPOUNDINGLY TENSE AND ABSOLUTELY ENGROSSING. CLEVER, AMAZING AND INSPIRING' DAILY MAIL

‘Electric’ Good Housekeeping

‘Rich in atmosphere and period detail . . . An enticing read’ Stylist

‘Beautifully written and finely observed' RACHEL HORE, author of A PLACE OF SECRETS

'An enthralling tale of power and passion, loyalty and betrayal’ ELIZABETH WILHIDE, author of ASHENDEN