Fools' Gold (Preview)
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Last published Fri, Jun 6, 2014
In the wild, decadent atmosphere of Venice Carnival, dark forces are at work . . .
Luca Vero and his friends are plunged into the heady whirlwind of Venice, the world’s busiest marketplace, where everything - and everyone - is for sale. Their mission from the Pope is no protection: this city has its own laws. Meanwhile, the Lady Isolde is in more danger than ever, and her feelings for Luca are becoming more intense.
As the friends face the unknown dangers of magic and alchemy, the crimes and politics of the city may become the least of their worries.
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