The Venetian Heretic

After being freed from a French galley, Richard Hughes is far from England and is making a precarious living as a sword master. He is pulled into dangerous situation involving a scandalous political libretto for a new opera, one which criticises the Catholic church. Now balancing the needs of his various masters, the Venetian Republic, the Church and his original protector, Hughes needs to find a rogue assassin.
This is a rather fun read as it is full of swashbuckling action, high and low life and a suitably complicated plot. Obviously, Cameron is an experienced writer of historical fiction and this shows through the subtlety of the details of life in Venice towards the end of it's period of glory.

This book was delightful. You are transported to seventeenth century Venice, and swept up in a tale of political intrigue, cultural and religious conflict, and some good old-fashioned sword work! The characters are vivid, interesting and well written and developed, the plot(s) are fascinating and move things along at a spritely pace, and the writing is just great.

Highly recommended and can’t wait for the next installment!