Description
Description
"A feast of a novel, The Stone Witch of Florence is erudite, transportive, and addicting. Magical in every sense of the word." --Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters
Ancient sorcery. Magic gemstones. Only one woman can save a city in ruins...
1348. As the Black Plague ravages Italy, Ginevra di Gasparo is summoned to Florence after nearly a decade of lonely exile. Ginevra has a gift--harnessing the hidden powers of gemstones, she can heal the sick. But when word spread of her unusual abilities, she was condemned as a witch and banished. Now the same men who expelled Ginevra are begging for her return.
Ginevra obliges, assuming the city's leaders are finally ready to accept her unorthodox cures amid a pandemic. But upon arrival, she is tasked with a much different mission: she must use her collection of jewels to track down a ruthless thief who is ransacking Florence's churches for priceless relics--the city's only hope for protection. If she succeeds, she'll be a recognized physician and never accused of witchcraft again.
But as her investigation progresses, Ginevra discovers she's merely a pawn in a much larger scheme than the one she's been hired to solve. And the dangerous men behind this conspiracy won't think twice about killing a stone witch to get what they want...
Ancient sorcery. Magic gemstones. Only one woman can save a city in ruins...
1348. As the Black Plague ravages Italy, Ginevra di Gasparo is summoned to Florence after nearly a decade of lonely exile. Ginevra has a gift--harnessing the hidden powers of gemstones, she can heal the sick. But when word spread of her unusual abilities, she was condemned as a witch and banished. Now the same men who expelled Ginevra are begging for her return.
Ginevra obliges, assuming the city's leaders are finally ready to accept her unorthodox cures amid a pandemic. But upon arrival, she is tasked with a much different mission: she must use her collection of jewels to track down a ruthless thief who is ransacking Florence's churches for priceless relics--the city's only hope for protection. If she succeeds, she'll be a recognized physician and never accused of witchcraft again.
But as her investigation progresses, Ginevra discovers she's merely a pawn in a much larger scheme than the one she's been hired to solve. And the dangerous men behind this conspiracy won't think twice about killing a stone witch to get what they want...
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Magical in every sense of the word, Rasche's debut stole my heart. A feast of a novel, The Stone Witch of Florence is erudite, transportive, and addicting. It's that precious and rare type of story--the kind that makes you want to fly through its pages while simultaneously savoring every word. Bottom line: The Stone Witch of Florence is a gem." --Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters "Impeccably researched with vibrant prose, The Stone Witch of Florence is magnificent. Fans of Katy Hays's The Cloisters will be in awe of this breathtaking debut." --Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary "The Stone Witch of Florence sparkles with suspense and the magical power of women. An engaging and entrancing debut." --Laurie Lico Albanese, author of Hester
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Park Row
Pub date:
2024-10-08
Length:
384 pages

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