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Book 1 of the Nico Argenti series
When the death of Cosimo de Medici spurs power-hungry aristocrats into action, can a young Florentine stop his birthplace from plunging into chaos?
Florence, 1464. Nico Argenti is glad to be home. Returning with a Doctor of Law degree, he eagerly awaits his introduction to the guild so he can start a promising career. Surprised to be summoned to the Chancellor, he’s even more shocked when the erudite official asks for his assistance in defeating a violent plot to topple the government.
Recruited for his innate astuteness and reputation as a superior scholar, Nico compensates for his inexperience by going undercover to collect information. But he must rely on more than his quick wits when his proximity to shadowy villains puts him in life-threatening danger.
Can the idealistic lawyer prove he’s the man to save an entire city?
The Laureate is the intriguing first book in the Nico Argenti historical mystery series. If you like driven characters, suspenseful plots, and accurately portrayed Italian society, then you’ll love Ken Tentarelli’s award-winning page-turner.
Praise for The Laureate
Set in Renaissance Florence, Tentarelli’s impressive debut, a series launch, makes effective use of the period’s intrigues. Tentarelli makes the setting accessible to neophytes in the service of a page-turning and suspenseful plot. Readers will eagerly await the sequel.
– Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The author’s knowledge of the Italian Renaissance is impressive, and the story is rich with information about Italy during the 1400’s…. The author is clearly an expert in Italian history, and he uses it to create a thorough, well-rounded setting and group of characters for his story.
–Online Book Club
