The Devil's Mark
Rome the beautiful is dying, the symbol of civilization falling, the empire burning. Hidden from massacres and looting, a strange meeting is held by nine families who share the Roman Empire. To retain their power, they decide to support a new religion-Christianity-as well as its representative, the pope. But who are these 9 mysterious families? Later, much later, it's the Renaissance. Christianity prospers. A brigand called The Scorpion makes a living by unearthing relics in the depths of the Roman catacombs, which he sells at high prices to princes and bishops. Trebaldi, a powerful cardinal, takes an interest in this Scorpion, who is either a creature of the devil. or a witness to a cursed era, who must disappear .
1009325753
The Devil's Mark
Rome the beautiful is dying, the symbol of civilization falling, the empire burning. Hidden from massacres and looting, a strange meeting is held by nine families who share the Roman Empire. To retain their power, they decide to support a new religion-Christianity-as well as its representative, the pope. But who are these 9 mysterious families? Later, much later, it's the Renaissance. Christianity prospers. A brigand called The Scorpion makes a living by unearthing relics in the depths of the Roman catacombs, which he sells at high prices to princes and bishops. Trebaldi, a powerful cardinal, takes an interest in this Scorpion, who is either a creature of the devil. or a witness to a cursed era, who must disappear .
19.95
In Stock
5
1
The Devil's Mark
96
The Devil's Mark
96Paperback
$19.95
19.95
In Stock
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781905460625 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Cinebook, Ltd |
| Publication date: | 10/13/2008 |
| Series: | The Scorpion , #1 |
| Pages: | 96 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.27(w) x 10.11(h) x 0.27(d) |
From the B&N Reads Blog