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religion, crime, theft, revenge, justice, injustice, catholicism, teamwork, loyalty, deception, resistance, justice, power, betrayal, identity, moral ambiguity, class struggle
It's 1517, and the Medici family has just returned to power in Florence. However, not everyone is happy about it. Rosa Cellini is one of those people. After her city was destroyed by the Medici family, leaving 5000 people dead, including her mother, Rosa is determined to make them pay. With the Pope returning to the city, over ten thousand florins of indulgences paid to the church are being moved into the Palazzo. Rosa is gathering a crew of skilled gifters who share her ideals to rob the Medici family. This includes Sarra, who grew up with Rosa for a time and is a tinkerer with engineering skills. Because of a promise to their father, Sarra has kept her criminal identity hidden from her brother, Pietro. Sarra is sent to recruit Khalid, a skilled fighter trapped in the service of a gangster named Traverio, paying off his father's debts. Rosa also compels three others to join their cause. Giacomo is a conman and a thief who delights in gambling games and knows how to secure a win. Agata is an older woman who can brew powerful potions and heal ailments. Finally, Rosa recruits Michelangelo, the artist famed for his sculpture of David and who holds the Pope's favour. A fast-paced historical crime story with multiple point-of-view characters that will appeal to fans of Six of Crows.