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City of Vengeance

From The CWA Historical Dagger Winning Author

by D. V. Bishop ...

Series Book 1 - Cesare Aldo series
City of Vengeance is an explosive debut novel by D. V. Bishop set in Renaissance Florence, the first in a historical thriller series which continues with The Darkest Sin, winner of the CWA Historical Dagger Award 2023.‘He is fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris’ – Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Winter, 1536. A prominent Jewish moneylender is murdered in his hom... ... Read more

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City of Vengeance is an explosive debut novel by D. V. Bishop set in Renaissance Florence, the first in a historical thriller series which continues with The Darkest Sin, winner of the CWA Historical Dagger Award 2023.‘He is fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris’ – Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Winter, 1536. A prominent Jewish moneylender is murdered in his hom...
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Shadow of Madness

A Gripping and Suspenseful Renaissance Murder Mystery Set in Tuscany

by D. V. Bishop ...

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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Carnival of Lies

The Gripping Historical Thriller Set In The Time Of The Medicis, From The Award-Winning Author

by D. V. Bishop ...

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

Winner of the CWA Historical Dagger Award

by D. V. Bishop ...

Series Book 2 - Cesare Aldo series
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’ – Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Spring, 1537.When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the Renaissance city’s northern quarter, he enters a community divided by ... Read more

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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’ – Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Spring, 1537.When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the Renaissance city’s northern quarter, he enters a community divided by
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A Divine Fury

From The CWA Historical Dagger Winning Author

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 TimesFlorence. Autumn, 1539.Cesare Aldo was once an officer for the city’s most feared criminal court. Following a pe... ... 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 TimesFlorence. Autumn, 1539.Cesare Aldo was once an officer for the city’s most feared criminal court. Following a pe...
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Ritual of Fire

From The CWA Historical Dagger Winning Author

by D. V. Bishop ...

Series Book 3 - Cesare Aldo series
The Crime Writers’ Association Historical Dagger Winning AuthorWinner of the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best NovelCeremonial 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 ... Read more

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The Crime Writers’ Association Historical Dagger Winning AuthorWinner of the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best NovelCeremonial 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
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The True Confession of Contessa Coltello

The Irresistible Renaissance Historical Mystery Set in Medici Tuscany

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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City of Vengeance

From The CWA Historical Dagger Winning Author

by D. V. Bishop ...

Narrated by Mark Meadows ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Cesare Aldo series
Unabridged

13 hours 55 min

The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning AuthorCity of Vengeance is an explosive debut novel in an historical thriller series by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Florence.**'**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 s... ... Read more

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The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning AuthorCity of Vengeance is an explosive debut novel in an historical thriller series by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Florence.**'**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 s...
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A Divine Fury

From The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author

by D. V. Bishop ...

Narrated by Mark Meadows ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Cesare Aldo series
Unabridged

13 hours 1 min

**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**Florence. Autumn, 1539.Cesare Aldo was once an officer for the city’s most feared criminal court. Following a ... 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**Florence. Autumn, 1539.Cesare Aldo was once an officer for the city’s most feared criminal court. Following a
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The Darkest Sin

Winner of the CWA Historical Dagger Award

by D. V. Bishop ...

Narrated by Mark Meadows ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Cesare Aldo series
Unabridged

14 hours 19 min

*Winner of the CWA Historical Dagger 2023*'A great insight into Renaissance Florence. What I love about these books is the seamless weaving of factual history with a great story' – Abir MukherjeeFlorence. Spring, 1537.When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the Renaissance city’s northern quarter, he enters a community divided by bitter rivalries and harbouring dark ... Read more

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*Winner of the CWA Historical Dagger 2023*'A great insight into Renaissance Florence. What I love about these books is the seamless weaving of factual history with a great story' – Abir MukherjeeFlorence. Spring, 1537.When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the Renaissance city’s northern quarter, he enters a community divided by bitter rivalries and harbouring dark
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Ritual of Fire

From The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author

by D. V. Bishop ...

Narrated by Mark Meadows ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Cesare Aldo series
Unabridged

14 hours 41 min

The Crime Writers’ Association Historical Dagger Winning AuthorWinner of the 2024 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel‘It’s hard to think of a better guide than D. V. Bishop to the brutality and glamour of Renaissance Florence’ – Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The Royal Secret‘Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris’ – Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Summe... ... Read more

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The Crime Writers’ Association Historical Dagger Winning AuthorWinner of the 2024 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel‘It’s hard to think of a better guide than D. V. Bishop to the brutality and glamour of Renaissance Florence’ – Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The Royal Secret‘Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris’ – Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Summe...
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The True Confession of Contessa Coltello

The Irresistible Renaissance Historical Mystery Set in Medici Tuscany

by D. V. Bishop ...

Unabridged

14 hours

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
... Read more

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