Books Lucianna (The Silk Merchant's Daughters)  by Bertrice Small (Author)

"Lucianna" (The Silk Merchant's Daughters, Book 3) by Bertrice Small is a historical romance set in Renaissance Italy and England. After her two elder sisters become scandals in Florence, Lucianna Pietro d'Angelo finds herself in the difficult position of securing a wealthy husband. She agrees to marry an older bookseller who is wealthy, and after his death, she becomes a wealthy widow managing a silk shop.

Lucianna then meets Robert Minton, the Earl of Lisle, a trusted courtier to King Henry VII, who shows romantic interest in her. Her family encourages the match and sends Lucianna to London to establish their silk business there. In London, Lucianna navigates society, manages the silk trade, and grapples with her feelings toward Robert, who continues to pursue her despite her initial hesitation. The story highlights Lucianna's growth from a widow managing a family business to a woman capable of independent decisions in love and commerce.