At the Still Point of

Catalina de Medici stands out from her siblings with her rebellious spirit and disdain for societal expectations. Unlike her gentle sister Bianca or responsible brother Lorenzo, Catalina shares her twin brother Giuliano's impulsive nature and penchant for mischief, traits that are misplaced in a woman of her time. However, her defiance extends beyond mere antics and she adamantly refuses the institution of marriage, much to her family's chagrin. Her loathing for men is only rivalled by her hatred for the Pazzis, the scheming rival family notorious for making life difficult for her loved ones. Yes, despite her aversion to love and commitment, Catalina finds herself drawn to the one man she should avoid at all costs.Francesco Pazzi, born into a family consumed by animosity towards the Medicis, is a man torn between duty and desire. He has never seen himself worthy of affection, and in a cruel twist of fate, he finds himself complicit in the destruction of the one good thing he has ever been able to fully possess.