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Flight of the Archangel (Claire Aldington Mystery #2)
by Isabelle Holland[from the back cover] "Flight of the Archangel begins when investigative reporter Kit Maitland is assigned an apparently routine story--a piece about Rivercrest, the old Van Reider mansion, owned by St. Anselm's Episcopal Church. But from her first thwarted attempts to gain access to the mansion, looming high above the Hudson River, nothing is ordinary. Once inside, Kit stumbles on a blood-soaked body, becoming both a suspect to the police and a target to the murderer. The only clues which promise to save her implicate her long-lost brother Joris and her estranged husband, dredging up a past Kit desperately wants to forget." Look for more of the books in the Claire Aldington series including #1 A Death at St Anselm's, #3 A Lover Scorned, #4 A Fatal Advent and #5 The Long Search. In addition Isabelle Holland has written forty novels for adults and young people including The Christmas Cat, with more on the way.
Flight of the Bön Monks: War, Persecution, and the Salvation of Tibet's Oldest Religion
by Harvey Rice Jackie ColeAn inside account of the Chinese invasion of Tibet told through the voices of three persecuted monks• Shares the true story of three monks&’ heroic escape from occupied Tibet and the subsequent rebirth of the Bön religion in exile • Introduces Bön, Tibet&’s oldest religion, and a traditional way of life extinguished by foreign occupation • Reveals details of the 1950 Chinese invasion of Tibet and the exodus of thousands of Tibetans to neighboring countries Providing an inside view into the Chinese occupation of Tibet and the tenets of Bön, one of the world&’s oldest but least known religions, this book chronicles the true story of three Bön monks who heroically escaped occupied Tibet and went on to rebuild their culture through incredible resilience, determination, and passion. After taking his vows to become a Bön monk and completing a pilgrimage around 22,000-foot Mt. Kailash, the holiest mountain in Tibet, Tenzin Namdak envisions a life of quiet contemplation at Menri, Bön&’s mother monastery. Instead, he finds himself fleeing for his life across the highest and most difficult terrain on the planet. After being joined by a CIA-backed warlord, Tenzin&’s escape party is ambushed and he is severely wounded. Narrowly escaping execution by Chinese soldiers, the dying Tenzin is taken to a concentration camp, where he is afforded special consideration because of his status as a monk. He overcomes his nearly fatal wound and makes an arduous escape from Tibet over the daunting Himalayas. The other monks, life-long friends Samten Karmay and Sangye Tenzin, witness Tibet&’s capital explode in a violent insurrection against Chinese rule. Escaping to Nepal, they worry about the survival of the Bön religion and begin collecting scattered works of Bön scripture. A chance meeting with British scholar David Snellgrove brings the three monks together again and dramatically changes their lives. Snellgrove invites Sangye, Samten, and Tenzin to spend three years in London on a Rockefeller Foundation grant. There, they hone their English and forge influential relationships, enabling Tenzin to answer the pleas for help from the Bön community by founding a settlement in exile in India. Sangye is chosen as the 33rd Menri Trizen, Bön&’s highest office, and together the three monks help rebuild the nearly extinct Bön religion. Aside from the escape of the Dalai Lama, no other Tibetan escape has been so consequential for so many.
Flight of the Fugitives
by Dave Jackson Neta JacksonA Trailblazer Book. Once an orphan herself, Mei-en works hard to help the young English missionary, Gladys Aylward, save nearly a hundred Chinese orphans from lives of terror.
Flight of the Raven (Mysteries of Sparrow Island)
by Ellen Harriswhen a floatplane called "The Raven" crashes somewhere in the San Juan Islands, it's up to Abigail Stanton to help Mary's beau, Sgt. Henry Cobb, find the two people on board before it's too late. Using her knowledge of the flight paths of birds, Abby leads Henry to the crash site. However, the pilot and passenger have disappeared! Where could two injured people go on foot? Abby must use all her skills to track down the survivors and discover the secrets of their hidden past. Meanwhile, will Mary's romance with Henry end before it even has a chance to begin?
Flight of the Sparrows (Mystery And The Minister’s Wife Series #21)
by Annie JonesHIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW... EVERYONE IS A TWITTER IN COPPER MILL when a flock of rare sparrows is expected to land at Best Acres, a bird sanctuary owned by the reclusive Artie Best. A festival is planned to honor the extraordinary birds, and for Kate, the bird-watching season also brings a happy reunion with her high-school English teacher, avid birder Bonnie Mulgrew, and a mystery that only Kate can solve. A week before the big event, the rare birds are nowhere to be seen. What has happened to the entire flock? With only a cursory knowledge of birds, can Kate help recover them beforeMasses of shocked sparrow-watchers arrive? As Kate and Bonnie hunt for clues, the elusive Artie begins to raise suspicions, and the odd behavior of several folks in town lead them to believe there's something bigger than birds that is wrong in Copper Mill. Meanwhile, Paul has taken to the air himself--in the jump seat of fellow pastor Gregory Lucas' private plane. As everyone in town lifts their eyes to the skies, can they find answers for all of God's creatures?
Flight to Heaven: A Plane Crash... a Lone Survivor... a Journey To Heaven--and Back
by Ken Gire Dale BlackImagine getting a glimpse of heaven, a preview of life in God's presence. Could life here ever be the same? Capt. Dale Black has flown as a commercial pilot all over the world, but one flight changed his life forever--an amazing journey to heaven and back. The only survivor of a horrific plane crash, Dale was hovering between life and death when he had a wondrous experience of heaven. What he saw, what he heard, and what he learned there continues to ripple through his life and touch others. Against all odds, Dale miraculously recovered from his injuries and learned to fly again. Now, with his life as a testament, he shares his inspiring story--offering hope and encouragement for those dealing with serious injuries or the loss of a loved one, and those looking for assurance about this life and the next. Experience a Life-Changing Vision of Heaven
Flights of Fancy, Leaps of Faith: Children's Myths in Contemporary America
by Cindy Dell ClarkSanta Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy-is there still a place for these legendary creatures in today's skeptical age? Is it "right" for children to believe in them? By encouraging these myths, are parents lying to children? Moreover, do these figures undermine religious faith and encourage rampant materialism in children? In Flights of Fancy, Leaps of Faith, Cindy Dell Clark went right to the believers-American children-to explore how children themselves give meaning to Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy. Through interviews and observation conducted in real-life settings from homes to shopping malls during the holidays, she asks whether believing in these figures is good or bad for children. Using their insights, she offers fresh, new interpretations about tooth loss as a rite of passage, about Christmas (including the role of the family and the Christmas tree), and about Easter customs (including the Easter egg hunt) in contemporary America. Clark challenges the notion that the figures are merely "imaginary." She demonstrates how children actively shape these traditions through their own creativity and beliefs. And because they require the child's faith in order to be experienced, they play an important and singular role in a child's psychological development. Through the mysteries and myths of Christmas and Easter, families balance the values of receiving and giving, of growth and sacrifice. Each aspect of the Santa myth, from his slide down a chimney to his big red suit, plays a part in a child's imagination. Through their offerings of milk and cookies and their letter writing, children bring their relationship to Santa into developing attitudes toward giving and receiving gifts. The Easter Bunny story, with its ritual egg hunt and baskets of brightly colored candy, is explored in terms of life and its possibility of growth. In these examples, Clark shows how children play an active role in constructing family rituals and cultural reality, since their willingness to make the stories their own helps to renew the traditions. This engaging look at our central symbols will hold great interest for parents, as well as for teachers, psychologists, and other professionals concerned with childhood culture. Complete with children's vivid testimonies and colorful illustrations, it is a revealing journey into a child's mind and world.
Flip the Script: Make Your Move from Broken to Brilliant
by Brittany EstesDon’t let harmful dialogues play through your mind; it’s time to flip the script and reclaim your joy. Soon you’ll begin to see life in a brand-new way. Negative, broken, lie-filled sentences fill your head as you work, play, and go about your life. These scripts are sidelining you, maligning you, harming you. What if there were another way? What if your life didn’t have to be defined by what others say? Or even by what you say to yourself over and over? What if you knew that beauty and life are yours to be found and you finally danced in the freedom that awaits you? There is more for you, friend―so much more. You can learn how to silence all the negative scripts so you can hear the One who really matters and live the exuberant, positive life meant for you. In this book, you’ll finally uncover the scripts that have broken you down. The great news is that you are never broken beyond repair. Learn how God gently collects all your broken pieces and puts them back together as you retrain your mind to think differently about your situation, God, and your world.
Flip the Tables: The Everyday Disruptor's Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change
by Alencia JohnsonFrom cultural critic and social impact leader Alencia Johnson comes Flip the Tables—a guide for everyday disruptors ready to find their courage, shake up the status quo, and create a better world from exactly where they are. We all crave lives of meaning and purpose but figuring out how to start can feel overwhelming. The truth? Your unique gifts and perspectives are needed—right now. It just takes a little courage to tap into them. In Flip the Tables, Alencia guides readers through three key stages of disruption: Disruption of Self – Break down barriers and confront the fears that hold you back from stepping into your boldest, most authentic self. Disruption of Vision – Radically reimagine what&’s possible for your life and the world around you. Disruption of Community – Use your courage and fresh vision to make an impact—becoming the light needed in a dark world. Flip the Tables is the playbook for those who want to create change—right where they are. Full of personal stories, real-world examples, and actionable tools, this guide helps readers ignite transformation by starting with their own lives. Alencia draws from her experiences—overcoming insecurities, fighting for women&’s rights, and advising top leaders and four presidential campaigns. Through behind-the-scenes insights and inspiring movements, she shows readers how to live with purpose, joy, and the belief that greatness lies within. Because the world doesn&’t just need disruptors—it needs you.
FlipSide: Guida Turistica per Navigare nell’Aldilà
by Richard Martini Vincenzo MoggiaCosa succede dopo la morte? Lo scrittore e premiato regista Richard Martini esplora nuove sconvolgenti evidenze di una vita dopo la morte, passando per la ‘vita tra le vite’, alla quale torniamo, secondo quanto viene affermato, per ritrovare le persone amate, i compagni di viaggio e i nostri maestri spirituali. Basandosi sulla testimonianza di migliaia di soggetti che affermano, sotto ipnosi profonda, di aver visto e sperimentato tutti le stesse identiche cose nell’Aldilà, questo libro presenta interviste ad ipnoterapeuti di tutto il mondo formati al metodo messo a punto dal Dr. Michael Newton, e l’analisi di svariate sessioni di ipnosi nella vita tra le vite. L’autore ha intrapreso in prima persona questo viaggio, con risultati netti e sconcertanti, arrivando a comprendere che siamo pienamente coscienti tra un’incarnazione e l’altra, e rientriamo in contatto con le persone amate e i compagni animici, e tutti insieme decidiamo quando e dove e con chi ci reincarneremo. L’autore argomenta come la ‘legge del Karma’ sia sottomessa al ‘Libero Arbitrio’, attraverso l’esempio di anime che scelgono vite difficili per apprenderne lezioni spirituali: non importa quanto difficile, strana o complessa una scelta di vita possa apparire, essa è stata fatta in anticipo, consapevolmente, con l’aiuto delle persone amate, dei compagni della nostra anima e di saggi anziani. Profondamente ricercato, di vastissima portata, FlipSide porta il lettore in un nuovo mondo, collegando coraggiosamente come nessun altro prima diverse discipline legate alla regressione alle vite precedenti, esperienze di pre-morte e esplorazioni ‘tra le vite’. Nelle parole dello scrittore Gary Schwartz, PhD, dopo aver letto FlipSide ‘non vedrete più il mondo allo stesso modo di prima’. “Richard ha scritto un libro fantastico. Acuto, divertente, provocatorio e profondo: lo consiglio caldamente!” Robert Thurman ("Why the Dalai Lama Matters") “Stimolante, piacevole e ben s
Flipped
by Doug PagittWe all have stories in our heads about God, humanity, life, and the meaning of it all. One of the most common--and misleading--stories is "If I'm faithful in doing this, then God promises to do that." Jesus didn't believe it and neither should you. God does not insist that you play by the rules before he will respond to you. A careful reading of the Bible will free all of us from trying to make a deal with God, inviting us instead to live in God. How would your life change if you flipped your understanding of God? Doug Pagitt takes a new look at provocative statements made by Jesus, Paul, and the prophets. Jesus turned the tables on religious assumptions every time he began with "You have heard it said, but I say to you..." Paul quoted a pagan poet when he revealed the truth that we live, move, and have our being in God. Come along on a journey of discovery and change, leading to a flip in your view of where God is and where we are in relation to God. Set aside the rules of religion and know the freedom of living in God.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Flirting with Disaster (London Confidential #4)
by Sandra ByrdWhen forwarding a text message gets fifteen-year-old Savvy Smith in big trouble, she begins wondering if there is such a thing as luck and, if so, how it relates to God, but to find out she must put her advice column, her ministry, and her friendships at risk.
Flirting with Disaster: True Travel Tales of Fear, Failure, and Faith
by Angie OrthJoin travel writer Angie Orth on a journey of self-discovery as she empowers readers to buck expectations, take leaps of faith, and trust that God&’s plan is better than anything we think we want for our lives. Angie Orth should have had at least 2.5 kids by now—everyone else back home did. Despite a successful PR career in New York, Angie was failing at the roles she was born to play—those of submissive wife and grandchild incubator. Without a potential husband in sight or the hope of a photogenic brood to show off, she was beginning to wonder if God forgot about her. With her thirtieth birthday looming, Angie was at a crossroads. Should she hightail it home to find a man like a &“good girl&” or continue running the rat race in New York City and hope for the best? Orth chose Plan C: Escape! She quit her job, launched a travel blog, and booked a one-way ticket to the South Pacific while her Southern family gnashed their teeth in protest. But the timing couldn&’t have been worse for a solo trip: she found herself dodging tsunamis, earthquakes, revolutions, grabby men, and incessant DMs from her worrywart relatives over a journey that spanned five continents. In the midst of her global misadventures, Orth&’s hilarious, vulnerable journey of faith and wanderlust demonstrates that God&’s plan is so much more creative than society&’s expectations. Fasten your seatbelt for this sassy, relatable memoir about living life unscripted yet still on mission. By the time readers turn the last page of Flirting with Disaster, they&’ll feel empowered, knowing God&’s vision is better than anything we think we want—or are supposed to want—for our lives. And they&’ll be ready to take on the world in their own way.
Flirting with Faith
by Joan BallAs a thirty-seven-year-old, highly skeptical, deeply rational woman, Joan had it all: loving family, extravagant home, a high-profile career, even personal contentment. So Joan was more surprised than anyone when she was relieved in an instant from the luxury of spiritual doubt and compelled to realign her life around practices of faith--about which she was a novice. With an unexplainable desire to pursue whatever God had for her at whatever cost was called for, Joan left her high-salary profession, sold her home and all her furniture (with her husband's support), and started life from a blank slate. Finally realizing that she had been flirting with faith since she was a young teen, Joan fell in love with the God who had been pursuing her.Joan candidly shares the story of her radical life change as she moved from atheist, to agnostic in addiction recovery, to the unexpected moment when she was "struck" Christian. As Joan lets go of control and convention, her skepticism is gradually replaced with a realization that embracing her new faith with radical abandon led to a far more mysterious and countercultural lifestyle than she'd ever imagined.
Flirty Little Secret
by Jessica LepeYou&’ve Got Mail meets Abbott Elementary in this sweet, sexy romantic comedy for fans of Lynn Painter and Lyssa Kay Adams. School counselor Lucy Galindo has a secret. To her coworkers, friends, and even family, she&’s shy, sweet, and constantly struggling to hold off disaster (read: manage her anxiety and depression). But online? She&’s bold, confident, and always knows what to say—it&’s how she&’s become the wildly popular @TheMissGuidedCounselor. It&’s also why she keeps her identity anonymous. Her followers would never trust the real Lucy with their problems. History teacher Aldrich Fletcher thought a new job would give him some relief from his drama-filled family. Instead, he&’s dodging his ex-girlfriend and pining over his new co-worker—who only ever seems to see him at his worst. Thankfully, he can count on his online confidant for advice . . . until he discovers @TheMissGuidedCounselor is Lucy. Now Fletcher has a secret too. And while Lucy can&’t deny there&’s something between them, she&’s not sure she can trust him. Can they both find the courage to share the truth and step out from behind their screens?
Flo the Lyin' Fly (Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends #2)
by Max LucadoTelling the truth is always the best, a lesson parents are eager to teach young ones. Welcome, Flo, the Lyin' Fly, to Hermie's delightful world. Like the little boy who cried "wolf," Flo thinks it's fun to tell stories that are not true. When her friends discover they can't trust her, they refuse to believe her when there's real trouble. Drawing from Proverbs 19:5, which says no one gets away with a lie, Flo the Lyin' Fly sets out to teach children, through incredibly humorous situations the importance of telling the truth no matter what the circumstance.
Flood By Design
by Michael OardThere are features on the earth's surface that science cannot explain with theories of changes over millions or even billions of years by the geographic processes that we see occurring commonly today. However, when you explore the evidence from a biblical worldview, the geological features marking the planet's surface make sense given the worldview catastrophic flood described in the book of Genesis. Join author Mike Oard as he explores what is termed as "the retreating stage of the flood" - the seven month-period when the waters receded and the landscapes which are familiar to us were formed by a myriad of processes like uplifts and sinking, erosion, and more, which answer important questions regarding: Unusual dispersals of rocks over hundred of miles How quickly mountains and valleys were carved Emergence of continents and the formation of ocean basins Percussions marks shaped by vast and violently moving water Why very gradual erosion and deposits of soil cannot explain surface formations The study of geomorphology and what it can reveal Flood by Design takes you into a fascinating aspect of the Genesis flood you may never have considered. Examine unusual rock formations and evidence that only the biblical flood model can fully explain. Filled with many photographs and easy-to-understand illustrations and charts, the books is a powerful source of research and answers for high school students and beyond.
Flood Gates: Holy Momentum for a Fearless Church
by Sue Nilson KibbeySue Nilson Kibbey follows up the Abingdon Press leadership classic, Ultimately Responsible, with her latest experience-based research about how your congregation can make the shift from plateau or even decline – to opening the flood gates of spiritual upsurge. This resource is a practical "how-to" guide for pastors and church leaders who dream about releasing holy momentum in their current setting.Whatever your church’s history, setting or mission field, you can set the stage to unleash the floodgates of a Breakthrough Prayer Initiative, learn the skills of making an urgent case for change, shift your church’s culture to "ubiquitous discipleship," identify and deploy new leaders and other key crucial catalysts. All of these have the potential to transform yourcongregation into a fearless, Spirit-driven church that will make new spiritual history for Christ in your own mission field and beyond.
Flood Zone: Protective Instincts Flood Zone Caught In The Crosshairs (Stormswept #3)
by Dana MentinkA man and woman must outwit a killer amid a harrowing natural disaster in this thriller by a USA Today–bestselling author and Carol Award winner.Mia Sandoval’s friend is murdered under mysterious circumstances—and the single mother is a suspect. Her only ally is a man she isn’t sure she can trust. Search and rescue worker Dallas Black has a past as harrowing as Mia’s own, and the police are suspicious of them both . . . With no choice but to work with secretive Dallas, Mia discovers he’s as complicated as the murder they’re forced to investigate to clear her name. Yet as a flood ravages their small Colorado town, a killer is determined that Mia, Dallas, and their evidence get swept away to a watery grave.Praise for Dana Mentink’s novels“Mentink writes with a humorous style and . . . makes [her characters] relatable.” —Publishers Weekly“A thrilling tale of danger and intrigue.” —Lynette Eason, USA Today–bestselling author of Double Take
Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God
by Matthew J. LynchWhat do we do with a God who sanctions violence? Old Testament violence proves one of the most troubling topics in the Bible. Too often, the explanations for the brutality in Scripture fail to adequately illustrate why God would sanction such horrors on humanity. These unanswered questions leave readers frustrated and confused, leading some to even walk away from their faith. In Flood and Fury, Old Testament scholar Matthew Lynch approaches two of the most violent passages in the Old Testament – the Flood and the Canaanite conquest – and offers a way forward that doesn't require softening or ignoring the most troubling aspects of these stories. While acknowledging the persistent challenge of violence in Scripture, Flood and Fury contends that reading with the grain of the text yields surprising insights into the goodness and the mercy of God. Through his exploration of themes related to violence including misogyny, racism, and nationalism, Lynch shows that these violent stories illuminate significant theological insights that we might miss with a surface reading. Flood and Fury challenges us to let go of the need to rescue the Old Testament from itself and listen afresh to its own critiques on violence.
Flood of Evidence, A: 40 Reasons Noah and the Ark Still Matter
by Ken Ham Bodie HodgeThere are hosts of books and resources on the Flood and Noah’s ark in the creation movement. But there has been a glaring problem in this area for 50 years. There isn’t one basic laymen book on the Flood and ark to give answers to those questions asked all the time. Most books are too shallow, too specific, or too technical for the average Christian to read or get much from. Most people in pews could use a book like this to give them the basic answers they need about the Flood and the ark, then they will be prepared to go into further technical books or specific books from there. Answers the top questions Answers in Genesis receives about the Flood Addresses issues in a way that should be easy to read and yet still gives the reader some meat to chew on. The perfect "starter" book for those interested in learning more or for believers wanting share the truth with non-believers Most people in the pews could use a book like this to give them the basic answers they need about the Flood and Noah’s Ark. After reading it, they will be prepared to go into further technical or specific books from there.
Florence Adler Swims Forever: A Novel
by Rachel BeanlandAtlantic City, 1934. Every summer, Esther and Joseph Adler rent their house out to vacationers escaping to “America’s Playground” and move into the small apartment above their bakery. Despite the cramped quarters, this is the apartment where they raised their two daughters, Fannie and Florence, and it always feels like home. <p><p> Now Florence has returned from college, determined to spend the summer training to swim the English Channel, and Fannie, pregnant again after recently losing a baby, is on bedrest for the duration of her pregnancy. After Joseph insists they take in a mysterious young woman whom he recently helped emigrate from Nazi Germany, the apartment is bursting at the seams. <p> Esther only wants to keep her daughters close and safe but some matters are beyond her control: there’s Fannie’s risky pregnancy—not to mention her always-scheming husband, Isaac—and the fact that the handsome heir of a hotel notorious for its anti-Semitic policies, seems to be in love with Florence. <p> When tragedy strikes, Esther makes the shocking decision to hide the truth—at least until Fannie’s baby is born—and pulls the family into an elaborate web of secret-keeping and lies, bringing long-buried tensions to the surface that reveal how quickly the act of protecting those we love can turn into betrayal. <p> Based on a true story and told in the vein of J. Courtney Sullivan’s Saints for All Occasions and Anita Diamant’s The Boston Girl, Beanland’s family saga is a breathtaking portrait of just how far we will go to in order to protect our loved ones and an uplifting portrayal of how the human spirit can endure—and even thrive—after tragedy.
Florence Nightingale: In Tribute to the Century of Women
by Daisaku IkedaFlorence Nightingale exemplified the incredible strength and capacity of a person fully awakened to her life's mission. Drawing inspiration from her life, eminent Buddhist philosopher and teacher Daisaku Ikeda shares insights that provide valuable lessons for men and women in today's world.
Florence Scovel Shinn's Guide to Life: Harness the Power of Intuition, Connect to the Laws of Attraction, and Discover Your Divine Plan
by Sarah BillingtonA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Florenzer: A Novel
by Phil MelansonSet in Renaissance-era Florence, this ravishing debut reimagines the intersecting lives of three ambitious young men—a banker, a priest, and a gay painter named Leonardo. “A dazzlingly prescient parable of ambition, greed, and wealth rattling even the firmest foundations. Like the fractured Italy leaping from its pages full of life and sound and smell, Florenzer churns at the quicksilver pace of creation itself.” —Isa Arsén, author of Shoot the Moon Leonardo da Vinci, twelve years old and a bastard, leaves the Tuscan countryside to join his father in Florence with dreams of becoming a painter. Francesco Salviati, also a bastard and scorned for his too-dark skin, dedicates himself to the Catholic Church with grand hopes of salvation. Towering above them both is Lorenzo de’ Medici, barely a man, yet soon to be the patriarch of the world’s wealthiest and most influential bank. Each of these young men harbors profound ambition, anxious to prove their potential to their superiors—and to themselves. Each is, in his own way, a son of Florence. Each will, when their paths cross, shed blood on Florence’s streets. Fifteenth-century Florence flourishes as a haven of breathtaking artistic, cultural, and technological innovation, but discord churns below the surface: the Medici’s bank exacerbates the city’s staggering wealth inequality, and rumors swirl of a rift between Lorenzo and the new pope. Meanwhile, the city has become Europe’s preeminent destination for gay men—or “florenzers,” as they come to be crudely called. For Leonardo, an astonishingly gifted painter’s apprentice, being a florenzer might feel like personal liberation—but risk lingers around every corner. Brash and breathtaking, this lush historical drama unfolds the machinations of a city on the brink of a new age as it contends with the tensions between public and private lives, the entanglement of erotic and creative impulse, the sacrifices of the determinedly pious, and the risks of fantastic power. With his “unforgettable characters and an ever-twisting plot, all told with style, skill, and wry black humor” (Tim Leach), Phil Melanson emerges as an enthralling new voice in contemporary fiction.