Bianca Capello V1: A Tragedy (1868) is a novel written by Osborn Laughton. The book tells the story of Bianca Capello, a historical figure who lived in 16th century Italy. Bianca was a beautiful and intelligent woman who rose from humble origins to become the wife of Francesco I de' Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany. However, their marriage was plagued by scandal and tragedy, as Bianca was accused of poisoning Francesco and his son. In the novel,...