Italy, 1522. They fled through the night
The beautiful Sibylline mountains of central Italy are plagued by earthquakes, but this has never been a problem for Spanish John. A talented church painter, repairing the damaged churches of the region is his livelihood. But when one of his paintings offends the Archbishop, he and his family must flee the walled city of Spoleto. A new town offers a new beginning, but it soon becomes clear that not all is what it seems; and a special portrait threatens everything John holds dear.
About the author
Husband-and-wife team Michael Jacob and Daniela De Gregorio write together as Michael Gregorio. They live in Spoleto, a small town in central Italy, and are the authors of four highly-acclaimed novels in the Hanno Stiffeniis historical mystery series.