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  • The Fortune Keeper

  • An Enchanting Historical Novel of Renaissance Italy
  • By: Deborah Swift
  • Narrated by: Diana Croft
  • Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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The Fortune Keeper

By: Deborah Swift
Narrated by: Diana Croft
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Summary

"Count your nights by stars, not by shadows." (Italian Proverb)

Winter in Venice

Mia Caiozzi is determined to discover her destiny by studying the science of astronomy. But her stepmother Giulia forbids her to engage in this dangerous occupation, fearing it will lead her into trouble. The ideas of Galileo are banned by the Inquisition, so Mia must study in secret.

Giulia insists Mia should live quietly out of public view. If not, it could threaten them all. Giulia's real name is Giulia Tofana, renowned for her poison Aqua Tofana, and she is in hiding from the Duke de Verdi's family who are intent on revenge for the death of their brother. But Mia doesn't know this, and rebels against Giulia, determined to go her own way.

When the two secret lives collide, it has far-reaching and fatal consequences that will change both their lives forever.

Set amongst opulent palazzi and shimmering canals, The Fortune Keeper is the third novel of adventure and romance based on the life and legend of Giulia Tofana.

"Swift has an almost visceral understanding of what makes history worth reading, and she is also the perfect tour-guide to take her readers on a trip back in time to a dangerous past ... a must-listen for fans of quality Historical Fiction." (Coffee Pot Book Club)

©2022 Deborah Swift (P)2023 Deborah Swift
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Another triumph for Deborah Swift

The Fortune Keeper is the third novel in a series set in Renaissance Italy and based on much factual research. The story unfolds at a lively pace and keeps up the momentum to the end, with a few unforeseen plot twists along the way, and is impeccably narrated by the fabulous Diana Croft, who also narrated the two previous books in the series. Her narrative style and her differing voices for each character make for easy listening with never any doubt as to who is speaking. I have thoroughly enjoyed this listening experience and look forward to further novels in the series.

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