Lucia's Renaissance: A Novel of 16th-century Italy

What would you do if the Inquisition spied on you ready to pounce at any hint of heresy? Would you choose your faith or your life? Verona 1576. Heresy is fatal in late Renaissance Italy but Martin Luthers book ignites a young girls faith. She must choose--abandon her beliefs or risk everything. Twelve-year-old Lucia discovers a dog-eared book by Martin Luther in her fathers desk drawer. Her priest rails against Luther but curiosity drives her to examine the arch-heretics ideas for herself. Lucias father Giordano worries about his daughters impulsive streak and warns her to keep silent about Luther. Giordano knows all too well the consequences if the Inquisition should learn of Lucias find. Lucia faces danger at every step as she confronts the plague death and the Inquisition. If you enjoy a suspenseful coming-of-age story youll love this book. A gripping tale of a young girl of Renaissance Italy...a superb example of historical fiction based on actual fact. Dr. Jeannine Olson Professor of History Rhode Island College Buy Lucias Renaissance now and join Lucia as she navigates the exciting and perilous world of late 16th-century Italy...