Medici. Lords of Florence

A great parable of the Renaissance, told through the epic saga of the Medici family, which left an indelible mark on European history. From the origins of the ambitious banking clan to the man who embodied the ideals of humanism of the Renaissance, and two great Italian queens of France.
Book 1. The Rise to Power. Florence, 1429. Giovanni de' Medici created one of the most powerful banks in the world. After his mysterious death, his sons, Cosimo, a sophisticated art connoisseur and astute politician, and Lorenzo, a cold-blooded businessman and warrior, must do everything possible to outsmart their enemies and protect the family. The responsibility for the entire Medici empire falls on Cosimo's shoulders. He spares no expense for both the beauty and grandeur of Florence, as well as for the defense of its political interests.
However, enemies, influential members of the city council led by Rinaldo degli Albizzi, and the Duke of Milan are not idle. Every day the Medici brothers face murders, betrayals, and deadly intrigues… They try to find their father's murderer and save the family's honor, but will they themselves live long enough?..