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In Time of the Poisoned Queen by Nicholas Segalla: A Gripping Historical Mystery

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In Time Of The Poisoned Queen By Nicholas Segalla In Time Of The Poisoned Queen (Nicholas Segalla 4): A Dangerous Journey Into The Mysteries Of Tudor England

In Time of the Poisoned Queen (Nicholas Segalla 4): A dangerous journey into the mysteries of Tudor England

In Time of the Poisoned Queen (Nicholas Segalla series, Book 4): A dangerous journey into the mysteries of Tudor England

by Lucy Green

4.4 out of 5

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In Time of the Poisoned Queen by Nicholas Segalla is a captivating historical mystery set in Renaissance Italy. With its rich characters, intricate plot, and evocative setting, this novel will transport you back in time to a world of intrigue, danger, and betrayal.

The story is set in the year 1565, in the city of Venice. The city is in a state of turmoil, as the powerful Doge has been poisoned and his successor is unknown. In the midst of this chaos, a young woman named Bianca Contarini is found dead in her bedchamber. The official ruling is that she died of natural causes, but her family is convinced that she was murdered.

Bianca's father, a wealthy merchant, hires a young doctor named Niccolò Machiavelli to investigate her death. Machiavelli is a brilliant investigator, but he is also a dangerous man. He is known for his ruthless methods and his willingness to do whatever it takes to get to the truth.

As Machiavelli investigates Bianca's death, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies. He learns that Bianca was having an affair with a powerful nobleman, and that she was pregnant with his child. He also learns that Bianca's family is involved in a plot to overthrow the Doge.

As Machiavelli gets closer to the truth, he becomes a target for those who want to keep their secrets hidden. He is attacked, threatened, and even imprisoned. But Machiavelli is not deterred. He is determined to find out who killed Bianca and to bring her killers to justice.

In Time of the Poisoned Queen is a gripping historical mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Segalla has created a rich and complex world, filled with fascinating characters and dangerous secrets. This is a novel that you will not soon forget.

About the Author

Nicholas Segalla is an American author of historical mysteries. He is the author of the novels The Poisoned Queen, The Widow's Curse, and The Merchant's Daughter. Segalla's novels are known for their rich historical detail and their complex and suspenseful plots.

Reviews

"In Time of the Poisoned Queen is a gripping historical mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Segalla has created a rich and complex world, filled with fascinating characters and dangerous secrets. This is a novel that you will not soon forget." - Booklist

"A well-crafted and suspenseful historical mystery that will appeal to fans of C.J. Sansom and Umberto Eco." - Publishers Weekly

"Segalla's writing is sharp and evocative, and he brings the world of Renaissance Italy to life with vivid detail. This is a must-read for fans of historical mysteries." - Kirkus Reviews

In Time of the Poisoned Queen (Nicholas Segalla series, Book 4): A dangerous journey into the mysteries of Tudor England

by Lucy Green

4.4 out of 5