A Jay Of Italy
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In the world of 15th-century Italy, a thrilling adventure begins in the novel 'A Jay of Italy' by Bernard Capes.
Set against the backdrop of a Milanese inn, Messer Carlo Lanti arrives with his vibrant entourage.
But trouble brews when their call for wine goes unanswered, and the fiery cavalier demands immediate attention.
With colorful characters and dynamic scenes, this novel paints an enthralling picture of love, intrigue, and the clash of personalities.
Bernard Capes
Bernard Edward Joseph Capes (1854-1918) was a prolific Victorian author who published more than 40 books, best remembered for his accomplished ghost stories. The Skeleton Key was the first detective novel commissioned and published by Collins (1919); its success (8 editions in 10 years) paved the way for a century of crime publishing. Sadly Capes died on 2 November 1918 in the influenza epidemic before his book was published. A plaque commemorating his life is in Winchester Cathedral.
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