The Bride of Sforza
The Bride of Sforza is a tale of passion and intrigue set in the turbulent atmosphere of Italy during the French invasion of the late 15th century. Beautrice d’Este is a beautiful and headstrong girl. At a very early age, she is carried off by the dashing, powerful Lodovico “Il Moro” Sforza, Duke of Bari, to become his bride in the Milan. There Beatrice becomes embroiled in the political and amorous scheming of the Milanese court, including her husband’s behind-the-scenes efforts to replace his nephew Gian Galeazzo as Duke of Milan.