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Shadow of Madness

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Series Book 6 - Cesare Aldo series
**Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2026Trapped with a killer in a remote asylum, investigator Cesare Aldo must face his fears in Shadow of Madness, an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.**Tuscany. Winter, 1540.Travelling north into the hills above Florence, investigator Cesare Aldo seeks answers about his past. The trail leads him to Ospedale de’ Pazzi, a ... Read more

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**Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2026Trapped with a killer in a remote asylum, investigator Cesare Aldo must face his fears in Shadow of Madness, an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.**Tuscany. Winter, 1540.Travelling north into the hills above Florence, investigator Cesare Aldo seeks answers about his past. The trail leads him to Ospedale de’ Pazzi, a
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City of Vengeance

From the Winner of The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Award

by D. V. Bishop ...

Series Book 1 - Cesare Aldo series
Shortlisted for the 2021 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize and longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2021.**'**An impressive and immersive debut set in a beautifully realized sixteenth-century Florence' Antonia Hodgson**'**A first-class historical thriller . . . Bishop’s spirited and richly detailed story is a tour-de-force' David Baldacci'Richly atmospheric . . . transports you to another ti... ... Read more

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Shortlisted for the 2021 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize and longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2021.**'**An impressive and immersive debut set in a beautifully realized sixteenth-century Florence' Antonia Hodgson**'**A first-class historical thriller . . . Bishop’s spirited and richly detailed story is a tour-de-force' David Baldacci'Richly atmospheric . . . transports you to another ti...
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The True Confession of Contessa Coltello

by D. V. Bishop ...

**She’s a spy and a seductress . . . but is she a killer?Tuscany, Summer 1540.**Contessa Valentine Coltello accepts an invitation to celebrate the feast of San Giovanni at the country estate of an old flame. But the gathering is a mask for a covert auction of vital secrets stolen from Venice: the prized techniques for making Murano glass.The sanction for selling this knowledge is death. As Venice ... Read more

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**She’s a spy and a seductress . . . but is she a killer?Tuscany, Summer 1540.**Contessa Valentine Coltello accepts an invitation to celebrate the feast of San Giovanni at the country estate of an old flame. But the gathering is a mask for a covert auction of vital secrets stolen from Venice: the prized techniques for making Murano glass.The sanction for selling this knowledge is death. As Venice
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Carnival of Lies

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Series Book 5 - Cesare Aldo series
Longlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger, 2026‘Brilliant’ – Ian Rankin‘Full of dash and atmosphere’ – The TimesThe latest historical mystery from D. V. Bishop sees Cesare Aldo face his demons in Renaissance Italy . . .Venice. Winter, 1539.When Cesare Aldo learns of a conspiracy to assassinate Duke Cosimo de’ Medici, he is hired to protect the ruler of Floren... ... Read more

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Longlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger, 2026‘Brilliant’ – Ian Rankin‘Full of dash and atmosphere’ – The TimesThe latest historical mystery from D. V. Bishop sees Cesare Aldo face his demons in Renaissance Italy . . .Venice. Winter, 1539.When Cesare Aldo learns of a conspiracy to assassinate Duke Cosimo de’ Medici, he is hired to protect the ruler of Floren...
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The Darkest Sin

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Series Book 2 - Cesare Aldo series
***Winner of the CWA Historical Dagger 2023*Set in Renaissance Florence, The Darkest Sin is an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop and is the sequel to City of Vengeance.**'He is fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris . . . Highly recommended' Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Spring, 1537.When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the ... Read more

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***Winner of the CWA Historical Dagger 2023*Set in Renaissance Florence, The Darkest Sin is an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop and is the sequel to City of Vengeance.**'He is fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris . . . Highly recommended' Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Spring, 1537.When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the
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Ritual of Fire

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Series Book 3 - Cesare Aldo series
The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author**Ceremonial murder has returned to Florence. Only two men can end the destruction. Featuring Officer Cesare Aldo, Ritual of Fire is an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.'Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris' – Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Summer, 1538.**A night ... Read more

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The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author**Ceremonial murder has returned to Florence. Only two men can end the destruction. Featuring Officer Cesare Aldo, Ritual of Fire is an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.'Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris' – Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Summer, 1538.**A night
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The True Confession of Contessa Coltello

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**She’s a spy and a seductress . . . but is she a killer?Tuscany, Summer 1540.**Contessa Valentine Coltello accepts an invitation to celebrate the feast of San Giovanni at the country estate of an old flame. But the gathering is a mask for a covert auction of vital secrets stolen from Venice: the prized techniques for making Murano glass.The sanction for selling this knowledge is death. As Venice ... Read more

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**She’s a spy and a seductress . . . but is she a killer?Tuscany, Summer 1540.**Contessa Valentine Coltello accepts an invitation to celebrate the feast of San Giovanni at the country estate of an old flame. But the gathering is a mask for a covert auction of vital secrets stolen from Venice: the prized techniques for making Murano glass.The sanction for selling this knowledge is death. As Venice
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A Divine Fury

by D. V. Bishop ...

Series Book 4 - Cesare Aldo series
The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning AuthorA religious serial killer is haunting Florence and only Cesare Aldo can stop them. A Divine Fury is an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.'Full of dash and atmosphere' - The Times'Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris' – Historical Novel SocietyFlor... ... Read more

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The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning AuthorA religious serial killer is haunting Florence and only Cesare Aldo can stop them. A Divine Fury is an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.'Full of dash and atmosphere' - The Times'Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris' – Historical Novel SocietyFlor...
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Joy in Suffering

by Bishop A. A. Noser S.V.D., D.D. ...

According to St. Therese of the Child Jesus. A Novena 9 Days of Instructions and Prayers. St. Therese suffered much, yet she was truly happy. Here in 27 brief but powerful instructions (3 each for a novena of 9 days) Bishop Noser sets forth St. Therese's "secrets" for dealing with sufferings of body, heart and soul. Even though a person may feel bad, and even though a person is still plagued by ... Read more

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According to St. Therese of the Child Jesus. A Novena 9 Days of Instructions and Prayers. St. Therese suffered much, yet she was truly happy. Here in 27 brief but powerful instructions (3 each for a novena of 9 days) Bishop Noser sets forth St. Therese's "secrets" for dealing with sufferings of body, heart and soul. Even though a person may feel bad, and even though a person is still plagued by
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Shadow of Madness

A Gripping and Suspenseful Renaissance Murder Mystery Set in Tuscany

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**Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2026Trapped with a killer in a remote asylum, investigator Cesare Aldo must face his fears in Shadow of Madness, an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.**Tuscany. Winter, 1540.Travelling north into the hills above Florence, investigator Cesare Aldo seeks answers about his past. The trail leads him to Ospedale de’ Pazzi, a ... Read more

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**Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2026Trapped with a killer in a remote asylum, investigator Cesare Aldo must face his fears in Shadow of Madness, an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.**Tuscany. Winter, 1540.Travelling north into the hills above Florence, investigator Cesare Aldo seeks answers about his past. The trail leads him to Ospedale de’ Pazzi, a
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Foundations for a Humanitarian Economy

Re-thinking Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy

by William D. Bishop ...

The modern global economy and discipline of economics place mathematical calculation above human concern. However, a re-reading of Boethius’ The Consolation of Philosophy can positively highlight the contrast in values and spirit of the early medieval European world with our own scientific age.This book discusses the historical and cultural contexts that influenced Boethius’ writing and explores ... Read more

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The modern global economy and discipline of economics place mathematical calculation above human concern. However, a re-reading of Boethius’ The Consolation of Philosophy can positively highlight the contrast in values and spirit of the early medieval European world with our own scientific age.This book discusses the historical and cultural contexts that influenced Boethius’ writing and explores
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Need help keeping the holiday blues at bay? We're back with more tales that are truly risqué!In the coldest months of the year, the hottest cryptids come with holiday cheer. Choose from our menu ala carte but remember—rendezvous with these beasts aren't for the faint of heart!Want to mount a mothman, have a tryst with a troll, and kanoodle with a kraken? Maybe grind on a gremlin, see what sprouts ... Read more

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Need help keeping the holiday blues at bay? We're back with more tales that are truly risqué!In the coldest months of the year, the hottest cryptids come with holiday cheer. Choose from our menu ala carte but remember—rendezvous with these beasts aren't for the faint of heart!Want to mount a mothman, have a tryst with a troll, and kanoodle with a kraken? Maybe grind on a gremlin, see what sprouts
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