Historical FictionYoung Adult
In famine-struck Florence, young Maria battles starvation and the Black Plague to save her family.
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In famine-struck Florence, young Maria battles starvation and the Black Plague to save her family.
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Years of bad weather and natural disasters have choked Italy's food supply, and the people of Florence are dying of starvation. Queues for bread are battlegrounds, and young Maria has to fight for her family's every loaf. Adding to the misery, the Black Plague is rapidly spreading through the country, killing everyone in its path. Maria has already lost her mother and sister. Will she be strong enough to save the rest of her family before its too late?
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Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate mentions of death due to plague; limited graphic detail.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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Minor religious context likely due to historical setting.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging depicted.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate suffering due to famine and plague; family loss central.
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