I misteri di Mercurio. Vol. 1. La tempesta

by Baccalario Pierdomenico , Muhova, Kalina

A fun and exciting novel set around one of the most mysterious works of the Italian Renaissance.

In a dimly lit room in the Palatine Gallery, the blackbird Mercurio hands Nina, Jamal and Lorenzo a scroll with a dark mystery. When lightning rips across the sky, the three youngsters find themselves in the Veneto countryside, in a far-off time.

Nearby is the farmhouse owned by Giorgione, but the famous painter is gone. Amid angry merchants, dangerous soldiers and other treacherous pitfalls, the three friends must find the artist and discover his secret, before they can return to Florence.

About the series The Mysteries of Mercurio:

Blending adventure, mystery, and time travel, The Mysteries of Mercurio is a 10-book series, written by some of Italy’s most celebrated authors, with the grand finale set for release in late 2025. Each installment explores the life and artistic legacy of a renowned Italian master—Giorgione, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Giotto, Artemisia Gentileschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Palladio, Raphael, Titian, and Botticelli—bringing their world to life through thrilling, time-bending adventures.

Details

First title of the 10-book series The Mysteries of Mercuri

genre: mystery, historical

Publishing house Emons Edizioni
Year of publication 2020
Number of pages 192
ISBN 9788869866005
Foreign Rights rights@justrightagency.com
Price 15.00

Baccalario Pierdomenico , Muhova, Kalina

Pierdomenico Baccalario is an acclaimed Italian author known for his works in children’s and young adult literature. His books have been published in over 30 countries, making him one of the most successful contemporary Italian authors in international children’s literature.

Kalina Muhova was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 1993. She is an illustrator and cartoonist, she has been living in Italy since 2013. During her already rich career she has published her works with various Italian and foreign publishers.