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City of Vengeance
Series: Cesare Aldo series
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This gripping and richly detailed thriller will appeal to fans of historical mysteries, Renaissance Italy, and atmospheric crime fiction. Readers who enjoy complex characters and political intrigue set against vividly realised past eras will find much to savour.
An explosive historical thriller set against the backdrop of the Medici dynasty in 1530s Renaissance Florence.
An explosive historical thriller set against the backdrop of the Medici dynasty in 1530s Renaissance Florence.
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Shortlisted for the 2021 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize
'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 time and place' – Ambrose Parry, author of The Way of All Flesh
City of Vengeance is an explosive debut novel in an historical thriller series by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Florence, which continues with The Darkest Sin.
Florence. Winter, 1536. A prominent Jewish moneylender is murdered in his home, a death with wide implications in a city powered by immense wealth.
Cesare Aldo, a former soldier and now an officer of the Renaissance city's most feared criminal court, is given four days to solve the murder: catch the killer before the feast of Epiphany – or suffer the consequences.
During his investigations, Aldo uncovers a plot to overthrow the volatile ruler of Florence, Alessandro de' Medici. If the Duke falls, it will endanger the whole city. But a rival officer of the court is determined to expose details about Aldo's private life that could lead to his ruin. Can Aldo stop the conspiracy before anyone else dies, or will his own secrets destroy him first?
Series: Cesare Aldo series
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City of Vengeance
City of Vengeance was shortlisted for the 2021 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. "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 time and place" -...Hardback$2999Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Ritual of Fire
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 Society 'A deft and engrossing historical thriller set in Renaissance Florence'...Hardback$3499Elsewhere:$4799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
A Divine Fury
The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author A 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. 'Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris' - Historical Novel Society Florence. Autumn, 1539. Cesare Aldo...Hardback$3499Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Carnival of Lies
The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author Venice. Winter, 1539. When Cesare Aldo learns of a conspiracy to assassinate Duke Cosimo de' Medici, he is hired to protect the ruler of Florence. With his life if necessary. The deadly attack which follows leads to bodies, bloodshed - and something far more dangerous. Those behind the plot obtain a journal...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Darkest Sin
Absolutely terrific - Philip Gwynne Jones, author of the bestselling Nathan Sutherland series. D.V Bishop transports you to an utterly convincing 16th century Florence, where the best and worst of human nature constantly circle each other in this tense mystery - S. G. MacLean Florence. Spring, 1537. When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the...Hardback$3499Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Pre-orderShadow of Madness
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 secure institution for the criminally insane. Soon after arriving, a blizzard engulfs the area, trapping Aldo and his companion, Doctor Saul Orvieto. Even more alarming, their cart driver is found dead. It looks...Paperback$3800Unit price /UnavailableOut 15 Sep 2026Pre-order -
City of Vengeance
Shortlisted for the 2021 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize '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 time and place' – Ambrose Parry, author of...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Darkest Sin
He is fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris . . . Highly recommended - Historical Novel Society Florence. 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 secrets. When a man's body...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Ritual of Fire
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 Society Florence. Summer, 1538. A night patrol finds a wealthy merchant...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Divine Fury
A Divine Fury by D. V. Bishop The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author A 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...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Praised as an impressive and immersive debut by Antonia Hodgson, this novel features a fascinating and charismatic protagonist. David Baldacci calls it a first-class historical thriller and a tour-de-force that captures the thrills of the sixteenth century. Ambrose Parry highlights its rich atmosphere transporting readers to another time. James Oswald commends its fluid writing and Aldo's complexity. The Times notes it as pungent historical noir, full of violence and moral complexity.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781529038798
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 January 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 302g
Pages: 432
About the Author
D. V. Bishop is the pseudonym of award-winning writer David Bishop. His love for the city of Florence and the Renaissance period meant there could be only one setting for his crime fiction. The first book in the Cesare Aldo series, City of Vengeance, won the Pitch Perfect competition at the Bloody Scotland crime writing festival and the NZ Booklovers Award for Best Adult Fiction Book. It was also shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Bishop was awarded a Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship while writing that novel. He teaches creative writing at Edinburgh Napier University.
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City of Vengeance
City of Vengeance was shortlisted for the 2021 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. "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 time and place" -...Hardback$2999Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Darkest Sin
Absolutely terrific - Philip Gwynne Jones, author of the bestselling Nathan Sutherland series. D.V Bishop transports you to an utterly convincing 16th century Florence, where the best and worst of human nature constantly circle each other in this tense mystery - S. G. MacLean Florence. Spring, 1537. When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the...Hardback$3499Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Ritual of Fire
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 Society 'A deft and engrossing historical thriller set in Renaissance Florence'...Hardback$3499Elsewhere:$4799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
A Divine Fury
The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author A 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. 'Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris' - Historical Novel Society Florence. Autumn, 1539. Cesare Aldo...Hardback$3499Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Carnival of Lies
The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author Venice. Winter, 1539. When Cesare Aldo learns of a conspiracy to assassinate Duke Cosimo de' Medici, he is hired to protect the ruler of Florence. With his life if necessary. The deadly attack which follows leads to bodies, bloodshed - and something far more dangerous. Those behind the plot obtain a journal...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Pre-order
Shadow of Madness
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 secure institution for the criminally insane. Soon after arriving, a blizzard engulfs the area, trapping Aldo and his companion, Doctor Saul Orvieto. Even more alarming, their cart driver is found dead. It looks...Paperback$3800Unit price /UnavailableOut 15 Sep 2026Pre-order -
The Darkest Sin
He is fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris . . . Highly recommended - Historical Novel Society Florence. 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 secrets. When a man's body...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Ritual of Fire
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 Society Florence. Summer, 1538. A night patrol finds a wealthy merchant...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Divine Fury
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