Valeria Corsini
Valeria Corsini is an Italian writer and the author of The Shadow of the Acquavivas.
The Shadow of the Acquavivas
The Shadow of Acquavivas is a historical novel centered on Giulio Acquaviva, Duke of Atri, a fictionalized figure of the Italian Renaissance. The narrative follows the duke as he navigates the political and cultural landscapes of 16th-century Italy while contending with a prophecy foretelling his death by beheading at the hands of Saracens. Throughout the story, Acquaviva is portrayed as a patron of the arts and city-building, seeking to establish a legacy grounded in beauty and humanist ideals.
Set against the backdrop of looming conflict and the call to war from Otranto, the novel explores themes of honor, fate, and legacy. The character’s journey concludes not with his death, but with the transformation of his story into legend. The work blends historical elements with fictional narrative to reflect on Renaissance ideals and the enduring nature of myth.[1]
Book
- Corsini, Valeria. 2025. The Shadow of the Acquavivas (English Edition). ASIN B0FH764ZW3.
References
- ↑ Corsini, Valeria. The Shadow of the Acquavivas (English Edition). Amazon. Retrieved 29 July 2025.