Zofloya, or the Moor

Set in 15th-century Venice, this gripping novel follows the harrowing journey of Victoria, who transforms from an abused victim into a perpetrator of crime and vice. As she navigates a world filled with unfettered desire and brutal cruelty, the story unflinchingly explores themes of lust, betrayal, and murder while challenging societal taboos surrounding race and class. With echoes of gothic horror, the narrative pushes the boundaries of its genre into a uniquely dark realm.