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BOTTICELLI’S INFERNO
At the top of the charts in Italy, now winning over English-speaking readers too.
From the finalist of the Amazon Italy National Prize,
more than a a dossier.
It’s The Da Vinci Code meets The Ninth Gate on Botticelli’s lost Inferno panels.
Lorenzo, an artist haunted by ghosts from his past and the sudden rise of artificial intelligence, becomes entangled in a murder an art dealer has been killed while searching for Botticelli’s legendary lost Inferno panels. But someone will stop at nothing to keep them from being found.
Among ancient libraries, historical riddles, and occult sects, Lorenzo will delve into the secrets of the Renaissance to unravel Botticelli’s mystery. He’ll have to confront his own demons to make sense of his personal inferno.
What truths lie hidden in those missing panels?
Why would someone kill to keep them buried?
🔹 A secretive order conspiring in the shadows.
🔹 A hunt for hidden secrets in masterpieces.
🔹 An investigation filled with codes, sects, and encrypted riddles.
From Florence to Rome, through the splendor of the Medici family, Leonardo da Vinci’s enigmas, and the flames of the Bonfire of the Vanities, Lorenzo must decode secret manuscripts, cryptic paintings, and Renaissance prophecies to face his fears and solve a mystery that could alter history.
❝The past is a puzzle. You are the key.❞
👉 Why read a Renaissance thriller written by an Italian author?
Because historical and cultural precision makes all the difference.
This novel is written with a deep understanding of Renaissance art and thought. Immerse yourself in the Florence of Lorenzo de’ Medici, in the secrets of artists’ workshops, in the Church’s webs of power, and in the conspiracies that shaped history.
Thanks to authentic documents and meticulous research, you’ll discover a Renaissance that is more real, darker, and more captivating.
Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, Savonarola, and the Medici aren’t just they are vivid figures, trapped in a game of power, faith, and mystery.
✔️ A gripping thriller packed with twists and turns.
✔️ Ideal for lovers of art history and unsolved mysteries.
✔️ A journey through symbols, cryptography, and ancient manuscripts.
✔️ An investigation at the heart of the Renaissance, grounded in real facts and sources.
Based on authentic documents and timeless artworks, Botticelli’s Inferno weaves history, politics, and religion, exploring the conspiracies behind the Pazzi Plot, the rise of the Medici family, and the controversial figure of Girolamo Savonarola.
💡 If you love Dan Brown’s books, Iain Pears’ historical novels, or thrillers full of riddles, this story is for you.
📖 Perfect for readers in search of a gripping, well-documented historical novel.
⭐ ITALIAN READERS’ REVIEWS ⭐
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A book that captivates you from beginning to end, full of mystery where past, present, and future intertwine in a historical, artistic, literary, and geographic setting.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “From the very first pages, the plot brims with suspense and twists that immediately draw you in.
From the finalist of the Amazon Italy National Prize,
more than a a dossier.
It’s The Da Vinci Code meets The Ninth Gate on Botticelli’s lost Inferno panels.
Lorenzo, an artist haunted by ghosts from his past and the sudden rise of artificial intelligence, becomes entangled in a murder an art dealer has been killed while searching for Botticelli’s legendary lost Inferno panels. But someone will stop at nothing to keep them from being found.
Among ancient libraries, historical riddles, and occult sects, Lorenzo will delve into the secrets of the Renaissance to unravel Botticelli’s mystery. He’ll have to confront his own demons to make sense of his personal inferno.
What truths lie hidden in those missing panels?
Why would someone kill to keep them buried?
🔹 A secretive order conspiring in the shadows.
🔹 A hunt for hidden secrets in masterpieces.
🔹 An investigation filled with codes, sects, and encrypted riddles.
From Florence to Rome, through the splendor of the Medici family, Leonardo da Vinci’s enigmas, and the flames of the Bonfire of the Vanities, Lorenzo must decode secret manuscripts, cryptic paintings, and Renaissance prophecies to face his fears and solve a mystery that could alter history.
❝The past is a puzzle. You are the key.❞
👉 Why read a Renaissance thriller written by an Italian author?
Because historical and cultural precision makes all the difference.
This novel is written with a deep understanding of Renaissance art and thought. Immerse yourself in the Florence of Lorenzo de’ Medici, in the secrets of artists’ workshops, in the Church’s webs of power, and in the conspiracies that shaped history.
Thanks to authentic documents and meticulous research, you’ll discover a Renaissance that is more real, darker, and more captivating.
Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, Savonarola, and the Medici aren’t just they are vivid figures, trapped in a game of power, faith, and mystery.
✔️ A gripping thriller packed with twists and turns.
✔️ Ideal for lovers of art history and unsolved mysteries.
✔️ A journey through symbols, cryptography, and ancient manuscripts.
✔️ An investigation at the heart of the Renaissance, grounded in real facts and sources.
Based on authentic documents and timeless artworks, Botticelli’s Inferno weaves history, politics, and religion, exploring the conspiracies behind the Pazzi Plot, the rise of the Medici family, and the controversial figure of Girolamo Savonarola.
💡 If you love Dan Brown’s books, Iain Pears’ historical novels, or thrillers full of riddles, this story is for you.
📖 Perfect for readers in search of a gripping, well-documented historical novel.
⭐ ITALIAN READERS’ REVIEWS ⭐
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A book that captivates you from beginning to end, full of mystery where past, present, and future intertwine in a historical, artistic, literary, and geographic setting.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “From the very first pages, the plot brims with suspense and twists that immediately draw you in.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2025
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October 2, 2025
Trama avvincente che usa il pretesto delle vicissitudini dei protagonisti, a volte un po' forzate, per condurre il lettore in un percorso storico e artistico molto interessamnte. Il vero protagonista che emerge è Botticelli e la lettura offre spunti per conoscere meglio la vita e le opere dell'artista e lascia tanta voglia di approfondire.
July 28, 2024
Se sentite la mancanza di Dan Brown, questo è il libro perfetto per voi.
La storia ha gli stessi elementi dei suoi libri: ricerche nel mondo dell'arte, un pizzico di sovrannaturale, ritmo veloce e una corsa/fuga verso qualcosa o da qualcuno. L'Inferno di Botticelli ha anche qualcosa in più: le immagini delle opere e alcuni altri inserti grafici, che permettono di seguire meglio i collegamenti e i simboli a cui si riferiscono i personaggi nel libro. Questa cosa mi è piaciuta tantissimo!
Così come mi è piaciuto che sia data al lettore la possibilità di scegliere se credere più al lato sovrannaturale della storia, tra gatti infernali e voci demoniache, oppure se darle una spiegazione più razionale e pragmatica con i disturbi mentali.
Il protagonista, Lorenzo, ha una mente molto turbata ed è interessante star dietro ai suoi pensieri. Ha anche un lato romantico, che si rivela quando osserva e pensa a Adrienne, la sua compagna nell'indagine, senza comunque mai diventare smielato.
Gli intrecci e i collegamenti sono realistici e ricollegabili alle opere originali (tranne forse in uno o due casi), il che rende il tutto ancora più interessante.
L'ho letto in pochissimo tempo, mi ha proprio presa. Consigliato!
La storia ha gli stessi elementi dei suoi libri: ricerche nel mondo dell'arte, un pizzico di sovrannaturale, ritmo veloce e una corsa/fuga verso qualcosa o da qualcuno. L'Inferno di Botticelli ha anche qualcosa in più: le immagini delle opere e alcuni altri inserti grafici, che permettono di seguire meglio i collegamenti e i simboli a cui si riferiscono i personaggi nel libro. Questa cosa mi è piaciuta tantissimo!
Così come mi è piaciuto che sia data al lettore la possibilità di scegliere se credere più al lato sovrannaturale della storia, tra gatti infernali e voci demoniache, oppure se darle una spiegazione più razionale e pragmatica con i disturbi mentali.
Il protagonista, Lorenzo, ha una mente molto turbata ed è interessante star dietro ai suoi pensieri. Ha anche un lato romantico, che si rivela quando osserva e pensa a Adrienne, la sua compagna nell'indagine, senza comunque mai diventare smielato.
Gli intrecci e i collegamenti sono realistici e ricollegabili alle opere originali (tranne forse in uno o due casi), il che rende il tutto ancora più interessante.
L'ho letto in pochissimo tempo, mi ha proprio presa. Consigliato!
March 22, 2026
Brilliant but u need to concentrate as there is a lot going on. Found out a lot of history and lived the pictures throughout. Read it in English. Definitely worth reading. I’m keeping so I can read it again at another time as I feel I will discover different things
December 3, 2025
Carino, è un bell'intreccio storico, in una cornice che lascia spazio ai sentimenti, a varie emozioni. Un' introspezione evolutiva.
May 27, 2026
Botticelli’s Inferno is a fun thriller referencing art and religion which plays with conventions established by The Da Vinci Code.The book is an enthralling mystery,using original quotes and paintings by Botticelli which give an added air of authenticity..It begins in Florence where a police sketch artist is trying to draw a picture of a suspect.In the Uffizi Gallery he meets a young woman whose boss is murdered and they both set out to find the killer and the reasons for his murder
They travel from one city to another to discover the clues hidden in Botticelli’s depiction of the Inferno and are closely followed by a mysterious killer.The book is well written and highly recommended for readers who love thrillers,Italian art and culture.
This is the perfect read for you if you love the art and history of Renaissance Italy combined with a fast-paced imaginative thriller and with a side of love interest.The reader follows Lorenzo and his companion Adrienne as they search for clues to the killer in the works of Botticelli and other texts which are reproduced in the novel which helps the reader to become more immersed.
Highly recommended.
They travel from one city to another to discover the clues hidden in Botticelli’s depiction of the Inferno and are closely followed by a mysterious killer.The book is well written and highly recommended for readers who love thrillers,Italian art and culture.
This is the perfect read for you if you love the art and history of Renaissance Italy combined with a fast-paced imaginative thriller and with a side of love interest.The reader follows Lorenzo and his companion Adrienne as they search for clues to the killer in the works of Botticelli and other texts which are reproduced in the novel which helps the reader to become more immersed.
Highly recommended.
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