16th Century Florence: Allegra Castagno harbors a secret that can ruin her life and her father's reputation. Banned from the Florentine guilds, she devises a clever ruse in order to ply her beloved craft. Before long, the wo...

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16th Century Florence: Allegra Castagno harbors a secret that can ruin her life and her father's reputation. Banned from the Florentine guilds, she devises a clever ruse in order to ply her beloved craft. Before long, the work of "La Castagna" is being praised in noble courts. Resentful of the male dominated society in which she lives, Allegra rejects all suitors until a rival melts her icy heart. Faced with a serious dilemma, she turns to her scandalous friend, Bianca Cappello for help.
ALLEGRA is a tale brimming with secrets, lies, and passion, spanning an intriguing period of the powerful Medici family. For more information on C. De Melo, please visit www.cdemelo.com.


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