The Master of Verona by David Blixt




This book was a delightful exploration of Medieval Italy, following the adventures of the poet Dante and his children. Set in the city of Verona, the story was full of intrigue and suspense, with mysterious villains and endearing heroes alternately wielding swords and Latin quotations…
I was impressed with the high level of the story’s dramatic appeal; while it did not appear rushed, the narrative was highly riveting. The characters were excellently portrayed and Blixt does a good job of portraying medieval figures in a way that makes them relatable, while retaining elements that allowed me to view them accurately within their historical setting.
I did find that there was some use of modern language, which jarred somewhat with the tone of the work in its historical context, but this was a minor issue that did not occur often enough to detract from the story’s overall splendour.
Highly recommended for those interested in adventure, intrigue and Medieval Italy.
For those looking for strictly clean reads, I would advise that the story contains the occasional crude reference, low level swearing that is Medievalized, and some very brief romantic description.  Overall, I thought it was fine...use your discretion when reading.




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