Cameo Keeper, The

di Deborah Swift (Autore)

Quire Books, 2025

Rome 1644 Remember tonight... for it is the beginning of always - Dante Alighieri In the heart of Rome, the conclave is choosing a new Pope, and whoever wins will determine the fate of the Eternal City. Astrologer Mia and her fiancé Jacopo, a physician at the Santo Spirito Hospital, plan to marry, but the election result is a shock and changes everything.. As Pope Innocent X takes the throne, he brings along his sister-in-law, the formidable Donna Olimpia Maidalchini, known as La Papessa – the female Pope. When Mia is offered a position as her personal astrologer, she and Jacopo find themselves on opposite sides of the most powerful family in Rome. Mia is determined to protect her mother, Giulia Tofana, a renowned poisoner. But with La Papessa obsessed with bringing Giulia to justice, Mia and Jacopo's love is put to the ultimate test. As the new dawn of Renaissance medicine emerges, Mia must navigate the dangerous political landscape of Rome while trying to protect her family and her heart. Will she be able to save her mother, or will she lose everything she holds dear? For fans of "The Borgias" and "The Crown," this gripping tale of love, power, and poison will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. 'historical fiction that is brisk, fresh and bristling with intrigue' – Bookmarked Reviews ????? 'A vividly written story of power, politics and love ... thoroughly captivating' - The Wishing Shelf ?????

• Autore: Deborah Swift
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 12:12:12
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Quire Books
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9781739360474