Gabriella Fratini

Background:

As the younger daughter of Patrizio Fratini, a prominent merchant, and Contessa Marta di Fratini, Gabriella was raised in an environment of wealth and culture in Florence. Her father’s indulgence and her mother’s compassion significantly shaped her character and values.

Personal Interests:

Gabriella is a hopeless romantic, deeply influenced by the literary classics and the arts, which were integral to her education. She cherishes her role as a mother and takes pride in managing a household that echoes her parents’ legacy of warmth and generosity.

Defining Quote:

“In the echo of my family’s laughter, I find the strength to face the shadows of our past.”

Key Relationships:

  • Olimpio Cosimo:
    Her husband, a bookkeeper and contract secretary for her father, works under Patrizio’s strict oversight, ensuring Gabriella’s life remains closely intertwined with her family’s interests.
  • Miguel Fratini:
    Her beloved brother with whom she shares a profound bond of love and respect, deeply rooted in their shared childhood and the loss of their mother.

Challenges and Conflicts:

Gabriella’s privileged life comes with the complexities of navigating a marriage dominated by her father’s controlling nature. Her personal grief over her mother’s death and the societal expectations of her as a Contessa’s daughter add layers of personal and emotional challenges to her life.
Aria Rossi

An enigmatic woman whose love for Miguel transcends time, holding the key to his salvation.

Learn More
Miguel Fratini

A friar torn between love and faith, striving to root out the corruption festering at the heart of Cuneo against all odds.

Learn More
Lino Pastore

Miguel's loyal apprentice, whose journey of faith becomes perilous as he faces temptation and betrayal.

Read More
Sir Pierre Leclair

A disgraced French knight, haunted by his past, who joins the fight for justice against a corrupt council.

Read More
Idris Bahri

A seasoned mariner turned mercenary, navigating the treacherous waters of trade and treachery with a vengeful heart.

Read More
Isabella Romani

'The Dagger Lady'—a fiery street performer with a mysterious past, seeking truths hidden by time with her precision blades.

Read More
Bishop, Carlo Rossini

A bishop cloaked in ambition, using his sacred office to mastermind a web of power and corruption.

Read More
Count, Guido Fieramosca

A ruthless nobleman with dark secrets, whose quest for power knows no bounds.

Read More
Bishop Domenico Cardinali

A venerated Genoese bishop and scholar, he champions progressive faith and community ideals while navigating church corruption.

Miguel

A former guard disgraced by false allegations, who wanders in pursuit of vengeance and the restoration of his honor.

Blasco Moretti

Officially a guard and clerk, he secretly works as a key conspirator in the underground resistance, using his position to dismantle corruption and fight for justice.

Paco Espinosa

A resourceful street urchin, who dreams of becoming a knight to lift his family out of poverty and bring glory to their name.

Alessio Rossini

An ambitious church apprentice, whose goals drive his every action, manipulated by those above him in his quest for power.

Patrizio Fratini

A former merchant and banker, who rose from humble beginnings to shape Florence’s commerce, navigating the challenges of nobility's disdain while balancing family ambitions.

Marc Dufort

A former soldier turned mercenary, he follows Pierre Leclair in desertion, driven by justice while fleeing the consequences of treason.

André Rousseau

Once an elite soldier, he joined Marc in desertion, now living as a fugitive and mercenary, committed to justice at great personal risk.

Bianca Contadino

A former tutor ostracized for her unorthodox teaching methods, who now cultivates beauty in her garden, nurturing plants and her spirit amid societal rejection.

Learn More
Tommaso Petrillo

A seasoned landowner ensnared by controversy, whose defiance against corrupt clergy thrusts him into a struggle to protect his heritage and uphold the dignity of his community.

Learn More
Mother Agata Vásquez

A revered nun with a strategic mind, Mother Agata Vásquez champions the oppressed in Cuneo. Known for her eloquent writings and defiance against corruption, she is the guiding force of faith and justice.

Learn More
Luciano Morretti

A defiant militia leader with a scarred past, who champions the cause of the oppressed and navigates the murky waters of loyalty and ambition in his fight against tyranny.

Learn More
Gabriella Fratini

A devoted mother and wife with a penchant for romance, Gabriella Fratini navigates the complexities of aristocratic life in Florence, bound by love and tradition in the shadow of her influential family.

Learn More
Contessa Marta di Fratini

Genoese noblewoman, her marriage to merchant Patrizio Fratini melds aristocracy with commerce, enriching Florence’s elite, and unrevealing deep family secrets.

Learn More
Mario Romani

Street performer and vigilant brother, Mario joins his sister Isabella on a life-altering adventure sparked by a fateful encounter with mysterious travelers.

Learn More
Olimpio Cosimo

Skilled accountant from Genova, Olimpio manages the business affairs of his father-in-law, Patrizio Fratini. Married to Gabriella, he deftly balances his professional responsibilities with family commitments.

Learn More

Join the Journey

Be the first to know when Love Beyond Flames is available—join the journey today.