As one of the più honorate cortigiane in a wealthy and cosmopolitan city, Franco lived well for much of her working life, but without the automatic protection accorded to "respectable" women, she had to make her own way. She studied and sought patrons among the learned.
As one of the più honorate cortigiane in a wealthy and cosmopolitan city Franco lived well for much of her working life but without the automatic protection accorded to "respectable" women she had to make her own way She studied and sought patrons among the learned