The Uskok - A tale of love, betrayal and intrigue

Set in 15th-century Venice, this early 19th-century historical novel follows Soranzo, a reckless young nobleman fallen from favour, and his beloved Giovanna. Seeking redemption through war against the Turks, Soranzo is drawn into a world of love, betrayal, piracy, and ambition, where personal desire collides with history.