The Family

This edition is in good condition, with no marks. The pages are tight, and unmarked. The book remains tight, firm, and in good condition. The Family is a historical novel by Mario Puzo, best known for The Godfather. It was published posthumously in 2001 and completed by his longtime partner, Carol Gino, after Puzo's death in 1999. Unlike Puzo's famous Mafia novels, The Family is a work of historical fiction set in Renaissance Italy, focusing on the powerful and controversial Borgia family. The novel centers on Rodrigo Borgia, who becomes Pope Alexander VI, and his ruthless efforts to maintain power while securing the futures of his children, Cesare, Lucrezia, Juan, and Jofré. It portrays Cesare Borgia as an ambitious, calculating leader and Lucrezia as a pawn in her family's political machinations, exploring themes of ambition, corruption, and betrayal. Puzo originally intended The Family to be his masterpiece, blending his passion for historical fiction with the themes of power and family loyalty that defined The Godfather. While it doesn’t hold the same cultural impact as his Mafia novels, it remains an intriguing portrayal of one of history’s most infamous dynasties. The Family offers a fascinating glimpse into a different but equally ruthless world of power and intrigue.