Description
In the iron century of Rome, tension hangs heavily in the air as the city prepares for the impending thirteenth jubilee. Shadows lengthen and the specter of supernatural occurrences looms large, as a series of gruesome events unfold that grip the public’s imagination. Amidst this chaos, an inquisitor emerges, driven by a relentless pursuit of truth, wrapped in the mysteries of faith and betrayal.
As the jubilant celebrations approach, the inquisitor finds himself entangled in a web of dark secrets, where the line between the pious and the sinister blurs. The vibrant streets of Rome, usually alive with hope and fervor, become a backdrop for intrigue and danger that challenges the very foundations of belief. Haunted by his own past, the inquisitor is compelled to confront not only the evils of society but also the darkness within his own soul.
With historical richness and a gripping narrative, the story unfolds against a meticulously crafted setting where the past and present collide. Every revelation intensifies the emotional stakes, as the inquisitor delves deep into a city hiding more than just its holy relics— it conceals the very essence of humanity’s frailty and resilience in the face of adversity.
As the jubilant celebrations approach, the inquisitor finds himself entangled in a web of dark secrets, where the line between the pious and the sinister blurs. The vibrant streets of Rome, usually alive with hope and fervor, become a backdrop for intrigue and danger that challenges the very foundations of belief. Haunted by his own past, the inquisitor is compelled to confront not only the evils of society but also the darkness within his own soul.
With historical richness and a gripping narrative, the story unfolds against a meticulously crafted setting where the past and present collide. Every revelation intensifies the emotional stakes, as the inquisitor delves deep into a city hiding more than just its holy relics— it conceals the very essence of humanity’s frailty and resilience in the face of adversity.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
344 pages
Language
Italian
Published
Nov 15, 2016
Publisher
Einaudi
ISBN-10
8806228684
ISBN-13
9788806228682