Conspiracy in Bologna

Nico Argenti series book 4

Praise for Conspiracy in Bologna

“Tentarelli’s command of the nuances of the time and place is simply remarkable.”

“…the tale is dramatically captivating and moves with a gripping urgency.”

“A delightful period tale, historically sharp and dramatically engrossing.”

                                    -Kirkus Reviews

Conspiracy in Bologna offers readers an intriguing and intimate window on Renaissance

Florence and Bologna via an effective blend of courtroom drama, adventure, and unexpected plot twists.

The blend of realism and suspense will satisfy fans of historical fiction and mystery alike.

                            — Booklife Prize

Indie Book Award Winner     Book Excellence Award Finalist

An Amazon Best Seller

                   Book 4 of the best selling Nico Argenti series

A vengeful sponsor is targeting rogue mercenaries against the city of Florence. Can a young lawyer foil the sinister scheme?

Renaissance Italy, 1465. The first hint of trouble comes from Nico Argenti’s sister, who tells him that boys are going missing from the orphanage. She prevails upon Nico to look into the matter, but before the young lawyer can do so, he is dispatched to Bologna on an official mission to investigate rogue mercenaries in a neighboring province near the Florentine border.
While in Bologna, Nico unearths a connection between the missing boys, the mercenaries, and a renegade with a vendetta against the rulers of Florence. His challenge is to stop the rogues before they wreak havoc on his beloved city.
As a lawyer, Nico attempts to thwart the mercenaries and their sponsor through legal means. Will his approach work or must he draw on other skills?
Conspiracy in Bologna is the fourth book in the best-selling Nico Argenti historical mystery series. It may be read standalone.
Buy Conspiracy in Bologna today and take a stand against lawless rogues!

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The Blackest Time discussion questions

 

How did the book change your assumptions about the time of the Black Plague?

Which aspects of the story relate to our time? Which don’t?

Was there a specific decision made by a character in the book that struck you as particularly admirable or foolish?

Which turning points in the story were under the control of characters? Which were unavoidable?

Of those who escaped the disease itself, how were people in the various classes of Florentine society affected by the plague?

What were Gino’s impressions of Florence when he first arrived in the city and how did they change over time?

What measures did Florentines use to protect themselves from the plague? How do they compare to the steps we took to protect ourselves from Covid?

Florentines were devout Christians who believed in the mythical goddess Fortuna and in witchcraft. How did those beliefs lead to various explanations of the plague? Do we have dual beliefs today?

Does Professor Vianello’s prediction based on planetary conjuctions differ from today’s belief in astrology?

Who cared for the poor in medieval times? How does that differ from our practices today?