"Bianca loved the overwhelmingly luxurious and sensual environment of Tullia's house. Covered in rich silk, thick velvet, or the softest furs, every surface invited intimate exchange. The walls throughout were lightly gilded, each with a strategically placed mirror that diffused the soft light from the chandelier and gave the whole space a warm, sensual, ethereal glow. But Bianca's favorite part was the heady scent that [filled]...every corner of the well appointed rooms."