Carnival of Lies

The Crime Writers'' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author

''Brilliant'' – Ian Rankin

''Full of dash and atmosphere'' – The Times

Venice. Winter, 1539.

When Cesare Aldo learns of a conspiracy to assassinate Duke Cosimo de’ Medici, he is hired to protect the ruler of Florence – with his life, if necessary. The deadly attack that follows leads to bodies, bloodshed . . . and something far more dang...