Name: City of Vengeance
ISBN: 9781529038774

D. V. Bishop

An explosive historical thriller set against the backdrop of the Medici dynasty in 1530s Renaissance Florence.

City of Vengeance

'A first-class historical thriller . . . Bishop’s spirited and richly detailed story is a tour-de-force' DAVID BALDACCI 'Richly atmospheric . . . transports you to another time and place' AMBROSE PARRY, author of The Way of All Flesh City of Vengeance is an explosive debut historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Florence. Florence. Winter, 1536. A prominent Jewish moneylender is murdered in his home, a death with wide implications in a city powered by immense wealth. Cesare Aldo, a former soldier and now an officer of the Renaissance city’s most feared criminal court, is given four days to solve the murder: catch the killer before the feast of Epiphany – or suffer the consequences. During his investigations Aldo uncovers a plot to overthrow the volatile ruler of Florence, Alessandro de’ Medici. If the Duke falls, it will endanger the whole city. But a rival officer of the court is determined to expose details about Aldo’s private life that could lead to his ruin. Can Aldo stop the conspiracy before anyone else dies, or will his own secrets destroy him first?

Fern Burdess

Unbelievable novel by D.V.Bishop and fantastic introduction to Cesare Aldo, Had me guessing right till the end and many many plot twists inbetween compelling characters and vibrant imaging throughout, 
Cannot reccomend highly enough if you like any YA, history, who done its, mystery or thrillers this is a breath of fresh air and one for you. 

City of Vengeance

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