The Princess of Nowhere - by Lorenzo Borghese (Paperback)

About the Book

Prince Lorenzo Borghese, a descendant of the brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte, bursts boldly onto the historical fiction scene with The Princess of Nowhere--a captivating and richly atmospheric re-imagining of the life of the author's famous ancestor, Princess Pauline Bonaparte Borghese. Author Borghese--whom TV viewers will recognize for his appearance on the hit ABC series, The Bachelor--will enthrall readers of Sarah Dunant and Suzannah Dunn with this masterful blend of fact and fiction, a story of passion, betrayal, and one woman who truly conquered all...even death.

Book Synopsis

Prince Lorenzo Borghese, a descendant of the brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte, bursts boldly onto the historical fiction scene with The Princess of Nowhere--a captivating and richly atmospheric re-imagining of the life of the author's famous ancestor, Princess Pauline Bonaparte Borghese. Author Borghese--whom TV viewers will recognize for his appearance on the hit ABC series, The Bachelor--will enthrall readers of Sarah Dunant and Suzannah Dunn with this masterful blend of fact and fiction, a story of passion, betrayal, and one woman who truly conquered all...even death.

From the Back Cover

Princess Pauline Borghese was one of the most fascinating women of her day. Now her story is unforgettably told by one of her descendants....

The sister of Napoleon Bonaparte, Pauline knows that her sole purpose has always been to make an advantageous marriage to further her ambitious brother's goals. But her joie de vivre cannot be contained--much to the dismay of her new husband, Prince Camillo Borghese. Pauline and Camillo's relationship is tempestuous at best, with Pauline constantly seeking the attention of other men--especially after a heartbreaking loss leaves her devastated, desperate for attention, and searching for answers. Yet despite everything, the love that brought Pauline and Camillo together, as imperfect as it might be, can never truly be stifled.

As seen through the eyes of the young woman who served as Pauline's lady-in-waiting and surrogate daughter, The Princess of Nowhere is an unforgettable tale of a remarkable life that was a study in the excesses of the time and of the power of a woman strong enough to defy expectations.

Review Quotes

"Borghese's first novel, writing about his ancestors, is a labor of love ... Pauline is a spitfire of a heroine--flawed, petulant, extremely unlikable, and mesmerizing. Throughout, the most compelling evolution is Sophie's as she, like the reader, moves from being enamored with Pauline to disenchanted, but incapable of leaving her." - Publishers Weekly

"A readable, racy romp." - Kirkus Reviews

"Historical fiction fans with an intense interest in Bonaparte lore will be intrigued by this account" - Library Journal