Light in the Shadows: A Novel

A lost Caravaggio painting is discovered in Monte Piccolo, leading to a centuries-old blood feud and a secret history that someone will kill to keep buried.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 492 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2019
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In the heart of seventeenth-century Rome, a renowned artist named Caravaggio lived a life of arrogance and recklessness, fueled by alcohol and violence. Despite his immense talent, Caravaggio's downfall was caused by his bitter feud with Giovanni Roero, a brutal knight in the Maltese Order of St. John. While Caravaggio painted some of the world's greatest religious works of art, his personal life was a constant struggle.

However, it was in the village of Monte Piccolo that a priest claimed to have discovered a lost painting by Caravaggio in the storage room of an orphanage. Retired professor A. R. Richman initially dismissed the claim as a delusional dream, but Lucia, a visiting art student, was determined to prove it wrong. She convinced her best friend, Moto, to join her in the quest to uncover the truth behind The Judas Kiss.

As they delved deeper into the painting's provenance, they uncovered a blood feud that had been hidden for centuries, and it had now spilled into the twenty-first century. The trail led them through a labyrinth of murder, betrayal, and vengeance, and they soon realized that someone was willing to kill to keep the secret buried.

Through their investigation, Richman, Lucia, and Moto discovered a secret history that had been kept hidden for generations. They learned about the dark dealings of the Maltese Order, the power struggles within the Catholic Church, and the political intrigues of the Renaissance. The more they uncovered, the more dangerous their situation became, and they knew that they were walking into a trap.

As they raced against time to unravel the mystery, they faced numerous obstacles and dangers. They were pursued by ruthless assassins who were willing to do anything to protect the secret, and they had to navigate through a web of lies and deceit. But they were determined to find the truth, no matter the cost.

In the end, Richman, Lucia, and Moto uncovered the truth about The Judas Kiss and the blood feud that had haunted Caravaggio's life. They exposed the corruption and deceit that had led to the painting's disappearance and the deaths that had been caused by the feud. The painting was returned to its rightful place, and the legacy of Caravaggio was finally honored.

The discovery of The Judas Kiss was not just a historical event, but a testament to the power of truth and the courage of those who were willing to seek it. It was a reminder that history is not just about the past, but about the present and the future, and that the secrets of the past can have a profound impact on the present and the future.

Weight: 484g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542044097