“. . . a page-turning and suspenseful plot. Readers will eagerly await the sequel.” – Publishers Weekly starred review

The Laureate is a mystery set in Renaissance Italy.

Nico Argenti returns from the university with a law degree. He is eager to begin his career, but instead finds his city of Florence engulfed in turmoil. Power hungry aristocrats see the death of Cosimo de Medici as the perfect opportunity to seize control of the Republic. The Florentine Chancellor, who is familiar with Nico’s abilities, recruits Nico to help learn details of the conspiracy before it can destabilize the government. Nico’s investigation reveals that the conspirators have hired an assassin to implement their plan. Nico must discover the assassin’s intended victim and then find a way to thwart the assassin before it is too late.

To unravel the clues, Nico receives help from family and friends. His cousin Donato, who owns the finest restaurant in Florence, and his childhood friend artist Sandro Botticelli connect Nico to crucial sources of information.