Libri di Pierpaolo Tavino

Isabella del Balzo, born in 1465 into a noble family in Apulia, was destined to become the Queen of Naples when she married Frederick I of Aragon in 1479. This union marked the beginning of an extraordinary adventure that would lead Isabella to become the Queen consort in 1496, although for a brief period of only five years. Her journey to Naples represented an epic for herself, crossing lands and seas, a momentous change that would transform her into one of the most influential figures in that city's history. The words of «Lo Balzino», a valuable work of the period, offer us a unique window into the life and deeds of Isabella del Balzo. This historical text, written by Rogeri di Pacienzia in Nardò in 1499, allows us to immerse ourselves in the details of the Queen's life, giving us an authentic and valuable perspective on her administration, political influence, and character. In 1501, as King Louis XII of France and King Ferdinand II of Aragon fought over the succession to the throne of Naples and Sicily after the death of Charles VIII of France, Frederick was deposed and forced into exile, taking with him Isabella and their children. This book is a journey through the extraordinary life of Isabella del Balzo, from her origins through her entry into the Neapolitan court, to the key years of her reign. Through historical research and the exploration of documents from the period, we will immerse ourselves in her skill in the art of administration, her influence on the political landscape, and her resolute character. We will discover how Isabella, in a time of crisis and change, established herself as one of the central figures in the history of Naples. With her intelligence, strength, and commitment, Isabella del Balzo deserves to be redeemed from the oblivion of history. Pierpaolo Tavino

In the Italian middle ages an exceptional female figure left an important mark on history: Marie de Valois, daughter of King Charles of France. Her life offers us a fascinating portrait of that transitional era that would later lead to the explosion of the Renaissance. This book tells us about her life, how the French princess moved to Naples and then later found herself in the heart of Tuscany. In these pages, we explore her youth at court, her marriage to the Duke of Calabria Charles of Anjou in 1324, and her stay in Florence. In the Tuscan town, Marie found herself attending the marvelous celebrations for the feast of San Giovanni in June. The Florentines gathered to celebrate fervently this occasion, considering this saint 'a symbol of political correctness and moral rectitude'. The streets of the city turned into a stage for sumptuous festivities with papier-mâché candles on processional floats, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere, with art and culture dancing together in a symphony of splendor and magnificence. Marie immersed herself in this new culture, embracing the beauty of Florentine life. Pierpaolo Tavino

In una Parigi ovattata degli anni '50 avviene un misterioso suicidio. Un uomo affogato nella Senna. Cosa può essergli accaduto da provocargli questo intento? Il caso viene archiviato e tutto torna alla normalità. O, perlomeno, così sembra. Perché di lì a poco cominceranno ad avere luogo degli efferati omicidi collegati tra loro. Il killer decora il corpo di ogni vittima con un fiore diverso. Cosa vorrà dire tutto ciò? Il detective Marcel indagherà su questa complicata storia e sua figlia Indigo lo assisterà nella ricerca della verità.

Intrigues and love affairs of King Ferrante I shake up the Renaissance. It is the restless and fascinating court of the kingdom of Naples. The history of the ruler is woven with the entanglements of his political marriages and the unbridled passions for the contentious lovers that deeply marked his realm. Naples saw the protégé of the House of Aragon emerge as an icon of strength and cunning. However, behind the majesty of his patrimony lie the intricate love affairs that colored his private life and influenced political decisions. Isabella of Chiaromonte, Princess of Taranto, is his bride. Rather than the harmony of marriage, the king preferred to venture into an intricate labyrinth of secret relationships and passions, a parallel world intertwined with official life. The affair with Diana of Sorrento, as significant and tumultuous as his life; Joan Caracciolo, the forbidden lady; and then Eulalia Ravignano: from all of them he had love and children for the sole purpose of disproportionately expanding the power of the House of Aragon to the detriment of the nobility. To bastard children, however, he always preferred legitimate ones, to whom he entrusted the highest powers. However, from his second marriage to his cousin Joan, the Infant of Aragon, he had only the ill-fated Giovannella. A brief interlude for a few skirmishes and here is King Ferrante again in the saddle of his passions and entanglements. Pierpaolo Tavino