Veritas
- 694 pages
- 25 hours of reading
The third title in the acclaimed Atto Melani series is a thrilling sequel to Imprimatur and Secretum
Rita Monaldi Book order
January 1, 1966
This Italian author, with a background in classical philology and the history of religions, delves into the uncovering of hidden truths within her literary-historical works. Collaborating with her husband, she crafts narratives that intertwine the past with mystery, exploring how truth often remains an enigma even when revealed. Their writing masterfully blends historical research with compelling storytelling, drawing readers into intricate and layered plots.
- 2013
- 2010
Secretum
- 736 pages
- 26 hours of reading
July, 1700, Rome. Atto Melani - once a celebrated castrato soprano, now a spy in the service of King Louis XIV, the Sun King - mingles with other high- ranking guests at the villa of Cardinal Spada. The main topic of conversation is the grave illness of the Pope and the approaching demise of Charles II, King of Spain.
- 2009
Imprimatur
- 649 pages
- 23 hours of reading
11 September 1683, Rome. The citizens of the city wait anxiously for the outcome of the battle of Vienna as Ottoman forces lay siege to the defenders of Catholic Europe. Meanwhile, a suspected outbreak of plague causes a famous tavern to be placed under quarantine. While detained there, French spy Atto Melani discovers a secret network of passages under the city. They lead him into the Roman underworld and the startling discovery of a plot to assassinate the pope and a plan to use the plague as a weapon of mass destruction in the battle between Islam and the West…
