About the Author:
Nicholas Nicastro has taught history, anthropology and psychology at Cornell University and Hobart-William Smith Colleges. He has published six novels as well as short fiction, travel, and science articles for "The New York Times", "The New York Observer", "Film Comment", "The International Herald Tribune", and "Archaeology", among other publications. His books have been translated into seven languages. He lives in northern California.
Review:
"...fascinating...gripping...characters were carefully and convincingly created...Grim and gritty and vividly brought to life...a great achievement." -- Simon Scarrow, author of THE EAGLE AND THE WOLVES
"...gives the reader a true feel for the time...fast-paced and scholarly, a difficult combination...but Nicastro succeeds beautifully." -- James L. Nelson, author of THE ONLY LIFE THAT MATTERED
"[A] grand historical epic combined with court-room drama and political intrigue. Believable characters...clear, evocative language...a captivating, compelling page-turner." -- Pamela Goddard, Ithaca Times
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