Having been placed in charge of Cesco - the bastard child reputed to be the only male progeny of Cangrande della Scala, the leader of Verona - Pietro Alaghieri has been raising the child in exile, keeping from him the secret of his parentage. But in 1325 the word goes out that Cangrande has died and that the question of succession is in the air. And the only other option to Cangrande's unpleasant nephew, Mastino, is the longrumored bastard son. In Ravenna, hidden forces suddenly start making attempts against Cesco's life and at stake is more than the life of one little boy - the tentative peace of Italy is in the balance. To preserve everything Pietro must match wits with the unseen mastermind pulling everyone's strings: one who stands to lose, or gain, the most. Critical Praise for "The Master of Verona": 'A novel of intricate plot, taut narrative, sharp period detail, and beautifully realized characters' - "Publishers Weekly".
- ISBN10 1944540032
- ISBN13 9781944540036
- Publish Date 8 December 2015 (first published 3 May 2010)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Sordelet Ink
- Format eBook
- Language English