Toxicity tester

Author: Ugo Fosco
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Ugo was born an unlucky man. His mother committed suicide, his father favored his older brother, and his wife died in childbirth. He and his daughter suffered from hunger and relied on each other for survival. Fate seemed to offer no turning point, and life appeared to have reached its lowest point. Yet misfortune followed one after another. The Duke of Federico kidnapped him and his daughter, forcing him to become the new court poisoner. As a public enemy, many feared that others would poison his food. This task put Ugo's life in great danger. Poison, antidotes, cooking skills—Ugo quickly became familiar with his new profession. With knowledge, wisdom, imagination, and courage, he fought against fate time and again. Will Ugo survive death? Will his daughter escape the Duke of Federico? Will they be able to break free from misfortune and live their own happy lives? This book will tell you the story. From the perspective of an Italian peasant, Ugo provides a detailed description of Renaissance society. He challenges our previous impressions: it turns out that this great era also had its flaws—poverty, disease, cruelty, and all such things were part of daily life. The book contains tender moments, unexpected humor, and even blunt honesty filled with pain. It portrays a man who was born for his time, searching for the meaning of his life as he grows.