Richly detailed historical setting immerses readers in Renaissance Florence for a vivid experience
Complex web of political intrigue and art scandals keeps readers guessing until the end
Multiple perspectives offer a layered narrative for deeper character exploration
Award-winning author Laurent Binet delivers a fast-paced, engaging mystery
Publication by Picador USA ensures high-quality print and broad availability
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One of The Washington Post's 50 Best Novels of the Year Longlisted for the 2026 Dublin Literary Award
"As full of epic characters as the Sistine Chapel ceiling . . . Sinfully fun to read." --Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker "[A] thorough success . . . A dazzling romp." --Steven Poole, The Guardian "Historical fiction doesn't get much better
