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The Cenci

Celebrated Crimes Book 8

Book 8 of the Celebrated Crimes series.Retelling a notorious Italian case, this narrative follows Beatrice Cenci and her family under the cruel rule of her father. Abuse, a desperate plot to kill him, and a harsh papal justice system drive the story toward the scaffold.

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Published 1840
Part of the Celebrated Crimes series as book 8.

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Retelling a notorious Italian case, this narrative follows Beatrice Cenci and her family under the cruel rule of her father. Abuse, a desperate plot to kill him, and a harsh papal justice system drive the story toward the scaffold.

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The Cenci was published in 1840.