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Light Upon You: The Incredible True Story of the Two Thousand Year Old Secret Buried Beneath the Vatican, As Recounted by the Most Diminutive of Observers
For nearly two thousand years, one question has endured beneath the heart of Is this where Peter rests?
Under the soaring dome of St. Peter's Basilica, beneath marble floors and layers of sacred history, lies a tomb that has drawn emperors, popes, pilgrims, archaeologists, and skeptics across the centuries.
And the tiniest observer watched it all.
Light Upon You is a sweeping narrative history of the tomb of the apostle Peter, told from the unexpected and unforgettable perspective of a church mouse. From its humble first-century beginnings to the secretive twentieth-century excavations beneath the Vatican, this meticulously researched story brings to life the people, legends, doubts, discoveries, and devotions that gathered around one of Christianity's most mysterious sites.
Drawing on ancient inscriptions, the Liber Pontificalis, medieval accounts, papal correspondence, Vatican archaeological reports, and modern scholarship, Light Upon You transforms centuries of historical record into a vivid, lyrical story of memory, faith, and human longing.
This is not only a story about the bones of a fisherman. It is a story about what we preserve, what we believe, and what endures when empires, buildings, and even certainty begin to crack.
Perfect for readers of Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose, Walter M. Miller Jr.'s A Canticle for Leibowitz, and Carlos Ruiz Zafón's The Shadow of the Wind, Light Upon You is a luminous work of sacred history and literary imagination.
Under the soaring dome of St. Peter's Basilica, beneath marble floors and layers of sacred history, lies a tomb that has drawn emperors, popes, pilgrims, archaeologists, and skeptics across the centuries.
And the tiniest observer watched it all.
Light Upon You is a sweeping narrative history of the tomb of the apostle Peter, told from the unexpected and unforgettable perspective of a church mouse. From its humble first-century beginnings to the secretive twentieth-century excavations beneath the Vatican, this meticulously researched story brings to life the people, legends, doubts, discoveries, and devotions that gathered around one of Christianity's most mysterious sites.
Drawing on ancient inscriptions, the Liber Pontificalis, medieval accounts, papal correspondence, Vatican archaeological reports, and modern scholarship, Light Upon You transforms centuries of historical record into a vivid, lyrical story of memory, faith, and human longing.
This is not only a story about the bones of a fisherman. It is a story about what we preserve, what we believe, and what endures when empires, buildings, and even certainty begin to crack.
Perfect for readers of Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose, Walter M. Miller Jr.'s A Canticle for Leibowitz, and Carlos Ruiz Zafón's The Shadow of the Wind, Light Upon You is a luminous work of sacred history and literary imagination.
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148 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2026
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September 12, 2026
I read this book as an ARC from NetGalley and this review is my honest feedback about the book based on my reading it.
3.5 stars for me.
This book placed me in a very unique situation having read and reviewed several books that have involved the Catholic church, the Vatican and the history of the church right from its nearly 2000 year old history to more recent fictions which has directly or indirectly related to the contemporary church and all of this from my position as a neutral observer and lover of books of fiction as well as non.
This is a rather unusual historical fiction and definitely not some path that I have trodden before. Light Upon You takes us into the history surrounding St. Peter, the Vatican and the search for his remains, but the story is told through the eyes of a church mouse.
It sounds strange at first, but the idea actually works quite well. The little creature becomes a silent observer of centuries of human history, watching people come and go while Rome, the Church and the world around it change. There is something quite appealing about seeing such enormous events through such a small and insignificant observer.
The historical background is probably the strongest part of the book for me. There is plenty here about St. Peter, early Christianity, Rome and the archaeological investigations beneath St. Peter's Basilica. The author has clearly done a lot of research and manages to bring together history, archaeology, religion and fiction without turning the book into a dry historical account.
I particularly liked the questions the book raises around faith and evidence. We are often comfortable believing something because it has been passed down for generations, but what happens when archaeology enters the picture?
Can physical evidence prove faith?
Can faith make sense of evidence?
Not easy simple questions and the book doesn't necessarily give easy answers and that made the story more interesting for me.
The mouse, however, is a mixed bag. The idea seems original and gives the book its own identity, but some of the humour and observations didn't work equally well for me. At times I found myself more interested in the historical events rather than in the mouse's perspective.
The pacing is also a little uneven. We are covering an enormous period of history and moving between different times, so this is more of a historical journey than a fast-moving mystery. Readers looking for a thriller may find it slower than expected.
Still, there is plenty to like here. The story is imaginative, the historical setting is fascinating and the central idea certainly stays with you. I enjoyed the way the author has taken a well-known piece of religious history and looked at it from a completely different angle.
Not a perfect read for me, but certainly an interesting one. The combination of history, faith, archaeology and a very unusual narrator makes this worth trying, particularly for readers who enjoy books that take a familiar subject and give it an unexpected twist.
Well worth investing time.
3.5 stars for me.
This book placed me in a very unique situation having read and reviewed several books that have involved the Catholic church, the Vatican and the history of the church right from its nearly 2000 year old history to more recent fictions which has directly or indirectly related to the contemporary church and all of this from my position as a neutral observer and lover of books of fiction as well as non.
This is a rather unusual historical fiction and definitely not some path that I have trodden before. Light Upon You takes us into the history surrounding St. Peter, the Vatican and the search for his remains, but the story is told through the eyes of a church mouse.
It sounds strange at first, but the idea actually works quite well. The little creature becomes a silent observer of centuries of human history, watching people come and go while Rome, the Church and the world around it change. There is something quite appealing about seeing such enormous events through such a small and insignificant observer.
The historical background is probably the strongest part of the book for me. There is plenty here about St. Peter, early Christianity, Rome and the archaeological investigations beneath St. Peter's Basilica. The author has clearly done a lot of research and manages to bring together history, archaeology, religion and fiction without turning the book into a dry historical account.
I particularly liked the questions the book raises around faith and evidence. We are often comfortable believing something because it has been passed down for generations, but what happens when archaeology enters the picture?
Can physical evidence prove faith?
Can faith make sense of evidence?
Not easy simple questions and the book doesn't necessarily give easy answers and that made the story more interesting for me.
The mouse, however, is a mixed bag. The idea seems original and gives the book its own identity, but some of the humour and observations didn't work equally well for me. At times I found myself more interested in the historical events rather than in the mouse's perspective.
The pacing is also a little uneven. We are covering an enormous period of history and moving between different times, so this is more of a historical journey than a fast-moving mystery. Readers looking for a thriller may find it slower than expected.
Still, there is plenty to like here. The story is imaginative, the historical setting is fascinating and the central idea certainly stays with you. I enjoyed the way the author has taken a well-known piece of religious history and looked at it from a completely different angle.
Not a perfect read for me, but certainly an interesting one. The combination of history, faith, archaeology and a very unusual narrator makes this worth trying, particularly for readers who enjoy books that take a familiar subject and give it an unexpected twist.
Well worth investing time.
September 5, 2026
Where is the apostle Peter really buried? For years, that has been a question asked for ages. Now researchers are using every available book, paper, story, anything they can find to prove where he is really buried. But the story is told by a church mouse. This is a story of what is left after things fall apart.
The story intrigued me because it was told by a church mouse, but the time going back and forth and being very detail-oriented was not that appealing to me. That is just for me; I know there will be many history buffs and others that like it, so I won’t hold my preferences against it. It was a good book, different, exciting, and refreshing. I think many will like this, and I would love to try again with an audio, I think that would help me a lot. Please, if it sounds up your alley, give it a try.
Review copy provided by Netgalley
The story intrigued me because it was told by a church mouse, but the time going back and forth and being very detail-oriented was not that appealing to me. That is just for me; I know there will be many history buffs and others that like it, so I won’t hold my preferences against it. It was a good book, different, exciting, and refreshing. I think many will like this, and I would love to try again with an audio, I think that would help me a lot. Please, if it sounds up your alley, give it a try.
Review copy provided by Netgalley
September 9, 2026
Light Upon You became really clear to me at the end when the mouse finally reveals itself and most of the story is corroborated (where possible) by true facts. It throws a lot of light upon Peter's life and whether or not the bones found under the Basilica are his. It's a historical, facts explaining story which is enjoyable to read.
I thank the author, her publisher, and NetGalley for this ARC.
I thank the author, her publisher, and NetGalley for this ARC.
September 8, 2026
This book was well researched with extensive citations and bibliography. The author really explored the search for St Peter's tomb, traditionally considered to be beneath the main altar. The author added the history of Vatican Hill, as well as the pagan burial grounds and temple built in the 3rd century AD. It made me appreciate the architectural features unique to this magnificent church as well as the history of the area.
Pictures are on the author's website which he included at the end of the book and well worth exploring.
My objection to this book were twofold. The story told from a church mouse and Lars (a pagan god) was gimmicky- and most of the elements were irrelevant to the story. Also, the my book had white type on black background and an irregular left margin which made it very difficult to read.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.
Pictures are on the author's website which he included at the end of the book and well worth exploring.
My objection to this book were twofold. The story told from a church mouse and Lars (a pagan god) was gimmicky- and most of the elements were irrelevant to the story. Also, the my book had white type on black background and an irregular left margin which made it very difficult to read.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Whilst I may not be religious, I'm fascinated by the history of the Church. And I'm particularly fascinated with the tomb of St. Peter. I wrote a piece on it a while back but sadly can't find the old link for it - it's probably on an old blog that was deleted years ago, so maybe I should rewrite a little something. And I'll admit, after reading this book, I'm very tempted to.
Light Upon You tells the story of the tomb of St. Peter, the search for it beneath the floor of St. Peter's Basilica, and the discovery of what is believed to be the tomb of the Apostle in 1939 during archaeological investigations. During these excavations a number of burials were found and no one was really sure if the tomb they wanted was actually there - until Marguerita Guarducci deciphered a wall of graffiti that stated 'Peter is near'. Bones were found close by, tucked into a tiny little alcove along with the complete skeleton of a tiny little mouse. Of course there were controversies around the discovery with many refusing to believe that these were actually the bones of St. Peter. But the Pope confirmed these were actually the bones of the Apostle and they were reburied in the tomb with ceremony. Whether or not these are truly the bones of St Peter is something I don't suppose anyone will ever know, but let's be honest...the evidence points to it.
Interestingly, Light Upon You, tells the story from the point of view of the mouse that was found by the bones. This little thing crawls into the burial chamber and cannot get out, so ends up keeping the apparent bones of St Peter company for decades. The mouse becomes a guardian of Peter, and is able to See the events that surround the search to discover the tomb. It reads like a conversation between friends, albeit one sided, and the mouse talks to Peter as if he is actually there - which I suppose he is. Our narrator tells Peter how he was worshipped and protected throughout the years, how the great basilica was built around him and just how special Peter was to the Roman Catholic religion and how the interest built around finding the actual tomb and proving to the world that the Vatican really was the place that St. Peter was buried. I loved how it felt like a conversation, and I loved how the mouse tried his best to get his head around human humour. It is such a novel way of story telling, and I wish that more books told their stories from such different perspectives.
I trained in archaeology for years, and worked in the field for a short time, so reading about these excavations (albeit in a fictional manner) really gripped me. I also got a tad angry when the excavation team treated the site poorly - it's no wonder that the bones were stored away for safety!
I loved seeing how the story unfolded throughout history, with chapters jumping between the time of Peter's execution and just after, to the 1940s. Whilst many would expect such time jumps to be off putting, these flowed particularly well and of course made sense to the story. It makes for an easy read, and a quick one - I finished it within just a couple of days, wanting to know how the tale ended and wanting to get to know the mouse a little better.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was different, and different can be good. Light Upon You does different very well with its tiny little narrator, whose bones still rest with those of St. Peter. A different perspective on historical fiction that is very welcome indeed.
4/5
Light Upon You tells the story of the tomb of St. Peter, the search for it beneath the floor of St. Peter's Basilica, and the discovery of what is believed to be the tomb of the Apostle in 1939 during archaeological investigations. During these excavations a number of burials were found and no one was really sure if the tomb they wanted was actually there - until Marguerita Guarducci deciphered a wall of graffiti that stated 'Peter is near'. Bones were found close by, tucked into a tiny little alcove along with the complete skeleton of a tiny little mouse. Of course there were controversies around the discovery with many refusing to believe that these were actually the bones of St. Peter. But the Pope confirmed these were actually the bones of the Apostle and they were reburied in the tomb with ceremony. Whether or not these are truly the bones of St Peter is something I don't suppose anyone will ever know, but let's be honest...the evidence points to it.
Interestingly, Light Upon You, tells the story from the point of view of the mouse that was found by the bones. This little thing crawls into the burial chamber and cannot get out, so ends up keeping the apparent bones of St Peter company for decades. The mouse becomes a guardian of Peter, and is able to See the events that surround the search to discover the tomb. It reads like a conversation between friends, albeit one sided, and the mouse talks to Peter as if he is actually there - which I suppose he is. Our narrator tells Peter how he was worshipped and protected throughout the years, how the great basilica was built around him and just how special Peter was to the Roman Catholic religion and how the interest built around finding the actual tomb and proving to the world that the Vatican really was the place that St. Peter was buried. I loved how it felt like a conversation, and I loved how the mouse tried his best to get his head around human humour. It is such a novel way of story telling, and I wish that more books told their stories from such different perspectives.
I trained in archaeology for years, and worked in the field for a short time, so reading about these excavations (albeit in a fictional manner) really gripped me. I also got a tad angry when the excavation team treated the site poorly - it's no wonder that the bones were stored away for safety!
I loved seeing how the story unfolded throughout history, with chapters jumping between the time of Peter's execution and just after, to the 1940s. Whilst many would expect such time jumps to be off putting, these flowed particularly well and of course made sense to the story. It makes for an easy read, and a quick one - I finished it within just a couple of days, wanting to know how the tale ended and wanting to get to know the mouse a little better.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was different, and different can be good. Light Upon You does different very well with its tiny little narrator, whose bones still rest with those of St. Peter. A different perspective on historical fiction that is very welcome indeed.
4/5
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This charming and original short volume makes history come to life. Saint Peter’s gruesome martyrdom is just the beginning, and this is the story of how his remains were the foundation of the largest Catholic church in the world. Our narrator is a mouse, which is funny and sweet (read the book to find out why). In the afterword, the author goes over his sources, and explains which parts he got from history books, which were more of an educated guess; and which he made up based on legends. The book is more spiritual than religious, and my favorite parts were those that dwelled into the art. It’s fascinating to get to know some of the people who built, explored and maintain Saint Peter, from the Popes to everyday men and women who devote their lives to this monument. I also enjoyed tracing Peter’s remains, the fascinating investigations that spanned years and almost didn’t come to fruition. The writing is beautiful and descriptive. A few of the chapters were very poetic and lyrical. Those were my least favorite parts, only because I’m a straight-forward reader. This is highly recommended for art lovers, history buffs and religious readers, even if you don’t need to be Catholic, or even a believer, to enjoy.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Book Whisperer.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Book Whisperer.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Light Upon You
By E.M. Jensen
This is the story of the search for the final resting place of St. Peter, long considered the first Pope by the Catholic Church. It is a true story based on many historical accounts, documents, archeological reports, and papal correspondence – amazingly told by the spirit of the church mouse whose bones were discovered together with those supposedly of the apostle Peter under the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.
While the church mouse as narrator is fanciful, the concept works very well to pull together all the known facts as well as the myths and legends surrounding the burial place sought for many centuries. The mouse at times seems to carry on a one-sided conversation with St. Peter. His "first-hand account" brings to life the early Christians going to great lengths to hide and protect Peter's bones from destruction at the hands of marauding infidels and others who wanted to wipe out the fledgling church.
When the excavations in the 1940s under the basilica found the bones, they were declared by the Pope to be those of Peter. While there is really no way to confirm this, the Catholic world believes – based on faith – that Peter is indeed buried in his Church.
Whether or not you are a person of faith, this book has a fascinating story to tell.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
By E.M. Jensen
This is the story of the search for the final resting place of St. Peter, long considered the first Pope by the Catholic Church. It is a true story based on many historical accounts, documents, archeological reports, and papal correspondence – amazingly told by the spirit of the church mouse whose bones were discovered together with those supposedly of the apostle Peter under the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.
While the church mouse as narrator is fanciful, the concept works very well to pull together all the known facts as well as the myths and legends surrounding the burial place sought for many centuries. The mouse at times seems to carry on a one-sided conversation with St. Peter. His "first-hand account" brings to life the early Christians going to great lengths to hide and protect Peter's bones from destruction at the hands of marauding infidels and others who wanted to wipe out the fledgling church.
When the excavations in the 1940s under the basilica found the bones, they were declared by the Pope to be those of Peter. While there is really no way to confirm this, the Catholic world believes – based on faith – that Peter is indeed buried in his Church.
Whether or not you are a person of faith, this book has a fascinating story to tell.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
September 7, 2026
Light Upon You by E M Jensen is the story of Peter’s bones and St Peter’s Basilica, but it starts far before the birth of Christ. That is more the historical fiction part as the later years are documented. It was a pagan burial ground first, with several layers eventually built upon the original. The story is told by a mouse who is the observer in all things. To many, to me, this information in this book confirms that these are the actual bones of St. Peter.
My copy was white on black, italics, and right justified, making it difficult to read. I couldn’t seem to fix it but the copy on Amazon doesn’t appear to be like this, but in regular format. It is a relatively short book and easy to read. Extremely interesting and seems to be well-researched. There is a bibliography included. Very comprhensive.
I was invited to read Light Upon You by Book Whisperer. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #BookWhisperer #EMJensen #LightUponYou
My copy was white on black, italics, and right justified, making it difficult to read. I couldn’t seem to fix it but the copy on Amazon doesn’t appear to be like this, but in regular format. It is a relatively short book and easy to read. Extremely interesting and seems to be well-researched. There is a bibliography included. Very comprhensive.
I was invited to read Light Upon You by Book Whisperer. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #BookWhisperer #EMJensen #LightUponYou
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book is so much more than archaeology or history, it’s a thought provoking look at the history surrounding St. Peter’s tomb through the eyes of a church mouse. This lends a new perspective to the stories concerning the location of St. Peter’s burial.
With research dating back hundreds of years, from his burial through architectural digs, decades of devotion and denial, the intriguing way this book is written sets it apart. The mouse kept things moving forward at a palatable pace and kept my interest.
Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, you will walk away still thinking about this book.
I received a copy courtesy of the Book Whisperer through NetGalley. This is my honest opinion of the book.
With research dating back hundreds of years, from his burial through architectural digs, decades of devotion and denial, the intriguing way this book is written sets it apart. The mouse kept things moving forward at a palatable pace and kept my interest.
Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, you will walk away still thinking about this book.
I received a copy courtesy of the Book Whisperer through NetGalley. This is my honest opinion of the book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“Light Upon You” is a short, quick read detailing the Catholic Church’s efforts to authenticate that St. Peter, the church’s first patron saint, is, in fact, interred beneath the Vatican in Rome. Author
E.M. Jensen tells the fact-based story from the viewpoint of a dead mouse, whose bones were recovered along with those of St. Peter, as the mouse, in the form of a Lar, an ancient Roman guardian deity, relays to the spirit of St. Peter. The beginning passages wherein the mouse begins talking to St. Peter are a bit strange, but once the factual story gets rolling, it becomes interesting. It’s an interesting conceit, and it works here, but it’s useful to understand what a Lars is before beginning to read.
E.M. Jensen tells the fact-based story from the viewpoint of a dead mouse, whose bones were recovered along with those of St. Peter, as the mouse, in the form of a Lar, an ancient Roman guardian deity, relays to the spirit of St. Peter. The beginning passages wherein the mouse begins talking to St. Peter are a bit strange, but once the factual story gets rolling, it becomes interesting. It’s an interesting conceit, and it works here, but it’s useful to understand what a Lars is before beginning to read.
August 26, 2026
Light Upon You by E.M. Jensen seemed like a historical fiction set in the Vatican. Received an ARC from NetGalley... and I was pretty excited going in.
Turned out it was a mix of true historical account and some literary fiction. And I enjoyed none of it.
Each chapter felt disjointed, never really building into anything. And I couldn’t understand what was going on.
Except for one chapter among the first few, which actually was about the “secret” in St Peter’s Basilica, I understood nothing in the 20% of the book I read.
Just wasn't my cup of tea. Might suit readers drawn to Vatican history or fans of Christian history. I don’t know.
Turned out it was a mix of true historical account and some literary fiction. And I enjoyed none of it.
Each chapter felt disjointed, never really building into anything. And I couldn’t understand what was going on.
Except for one chapter among the first few, which actually was about the “secret” in St Peter’s Basilica, I understood nothing in the 20% of the book I read.
Just wasn't my cup of tea. Might suit readers drawn to Vatican history or fans of Christian history. I don’t know.
September 1, 2026
I wish I had read this book prior to my visit to St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. It tells the story of finding St Peter’s tomb, bones, and inscriptions stringing together the painstaking work of excavation and corraboration with historical tradition over the course of many years. The author selectively used a format of a 1st person voice of a mouse and a “lar”, which was a household god from Roman times. I found this distracting and actually (for me) detracted from the book. Hence my 3 star rating instead of 4. I was glad it went into that format only occasionally. The book is extremely well documented and readable. #LightUponYou
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Read through NetGalley. Overall this was a really interesting book. It took quite a while to get into the story and early on I debated about finishing it but I'm really glad I stuck with it. It took a while to realize that in places it was being narrated by a "mouse spirit". The story and the journey to authenticate the bones was fascinating. And one has to wonder how much easier it would have been today with all the new technology we have available. Interesting read but you have to determine to stick with it.
August 28, 2026
This,was a very interesting story and I want to read more about the building of the Vatican Church.
This,was the story of the search for the tomb of the apostle Peter believed to be the first Pope. I am not a very religious person but am interested in the history of the church. I did struggle to begin with in this book but it did get better for me when I understood who the Lare was
Thanks to Netgalley for my review copy
This,was the story of the search for the tomb of the apostle Peter believed to be the first Pope. I am not a very religious person but am interested in the history of the church. I did struggle to begin with in this book but it did get better for me when I understood who the Lare was
Thanks to Netgalley for my review copy
September 11, 2026
I found this account of the history of St. Peter’s Basilica and of Peter himself very compelling although parts of it dragged a bit. History and archaeology are two of my favorite topics to read about and this book has plenty of both.
I was especially interested in the exploration of the various scientists and archaeologists over the long period of exploration. The challenges they faced were overwhelming at times.
A good narrative.
I was especially interested in the exploration of the various scientists and archaeologists over the long period of exploration. The challenges they faced were overwhelming at times.
A good narrative.
September 21, 2026
This historical fiction explores the history and traditions surrounding St. Peter's Basilica being built upon the Apostle Peter's final resting place.
I found it both fascinating and boring. The story of Peter's afterlife in his hidden grave is told by the spirit of a mouse. It could have been great, but the flowery speech was over the top. I love learning new to me history, so I enjoyed the wealth of information. I'm not Catholic, but I don't feel that deterred from the story.
I found it both fascinating and boring. The story of Peter's afterlife in his hidden grave is told by the spirit of a mouse. It could have been great, but the flowery speech was over the top. I love learning new to me history, so I enjoyed the wealth of information. I'm not Catholic, but I don't feel that deterred from the story.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the first time I've read anything written by this author and I found this very interesting and I am really liking the little church mouse. History can sometimes be a little bit dry but the little mouse kept it fun. I would recommend this book to everyone and anyone who likes history because I am sure you will find it as interesting as I did. Thank you for writing such a great book!
September 26, 2026
A lyrical narrative history of the tomb of St. Peter beneath the Vatican told from the point of view of a church mouse. The research is deep and the storytelling has real charm. Just know it's more true history than historical novel which may disappoint you if you're expecting pure fiction.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Kinda of interesting but not my cup of tea.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of an advance copy received from NetGalley
Thoroughly enjoyed this short novel of the hunt for the final resting place of St. Peter, the first Pope of the Catholic Church. I have Roman Catholic catechesisso this was right up my alley and area of interest.
Loved that the story is told from the perspective of a church mouse.
Thoroughly enjoyed this short novel of the hunt for the final resting place of St. Peter, the first Pope of the Catholic Church. I have Roman Catholic catechesisso this was right up my alley and area of interest.
Loved that the story is told from the perspective of a church mouse.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Dank aan Netgalley voor deze ARC.
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Het was niet als ik verwachtte een verhaal over een of ander geheim diep verborgen onder het Vaticaan, maar eerder een soort verslag van de speurtocht naar het graf van Petrus, als gezien door de ogen van een muis..
Niet mijn 'cup of tea' zeggen we maar
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Het was niet als ik verwachtte een verhaal over een of ander geheim diep verborgen onder het Vaticaan, maar eerder een soort verslag van de speurtocht naar het graf van Petrus, als gezien door de ogen van een muis..
Niet mijn 'cup of tea' zeggen we maar
July 10, 2026
Perspective can change how you think about a situation. How about the actions underneath the Vatican by a little church mouse? We can read about the search for the real tomb of St. Peter, but to see it from the perspective of a mouse is refreshing.
This is a book based on the actual search for the tomb of St. Peter. Yes, tradition had it located under the altar in the building named after the famous follower of Jesus. But no one knew for sure exactly where. A church mouse describes what he sees as people search for the tomb and others stumble across clues as to where it really was.
Part fiction. Part history. I will admit that the overall writing was confusing to me at first. The mouse seemed to be something other than a mouse but never was quite sure. The narrative would at times become highly philosophical when my mind wasn't ready for such discourse.
I will say that the book got me asking questions which got me to digging online and noting books to buy to educate myself further. In that, I give the book high ratings as it pushed me to ask more questions and learn more. That is one of the best things a book can do for one.
This is a book based on the actual search for the tomb of St. Peter. Yes, tradition had it located under the altar in the building named after the famous follower of Jesus. But no one knew for sure exactly where. A church mouse describes what he sees as people search for the tomb and others stumble across clues as to where it really was.
Part fiction. Part history. I will admit that the overall writing was confusing to me at first. The mouse seemed to be something other than a mouse but never was quite sure. The narrative would at times become highly philosophical when my mind wasn't ready for such discourse.
I will say that the book got me asking questions which got me to digging online and noting books to buy to educate myself further. In that, I give the book high ratings as it pushed me to ask more questions and learn more. That is one of the best things a book can do for one.
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