The Dead Florentines
The Dead Florentines by Andrew Serra is a historical fiction novel published by Lulu.com in January 2013. This first edition spans 278 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Lorenzo, a young man who secures an apprenticeship in a powerful trade guild during the Italian Renaissance. As he navigates the vibrant yet perilous landscape of Florence, he becomes entangled in the city’s rivalries and faces challenges that threaten his very existence.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of sixteenth-century Florence, where the interplay of love, ambition, and danger unfolds. The story follows Lorenzo’s tumultuous journey, marked by his unattainable love for a guild master’s daughter and the guidance of an unconventional Catholic priest. As dark secrets emerge, the novel explores themes of rivalry and redemption, immersing readers in the complexities of life during this pivotal historical period.
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At the heart of the Italian Renaissance lies the city of Florence and the dominant force of the city’s life are the trade guilds. When Lorenzo has the good fortune of securing an apprenticeship in a lucrative guild, his destiny is imperiled by the factious rivalries of a city as dangerous as it is beautiful. The Dead Florentines is the story of a young man’s Dantesque journey through hell and back in which he is drawn to a love that is unattainable and protected by a guide who must battle his own demons. When dark secrets from the past and his love for a powerful guild master’s daughter threaten Lorenzo’s life, his hope for salvation lies with an unconventional Catholic priest. In his debut novel, Andrew Serra brings the colorful historical figures and daily bustle of sixteenth-century Florence to life in vivid detail.
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