The Miracle of Girolamo: A Florence Novel

Jo Walton, the award-winning author of Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award, presents "Lent," a captivating reimagining set in fifteenth-century Florence. This magical tale follows the life of the enigmatic Girolamo, whose existence is marked by a series of extraordinary miracles. Join Girolamo on a journey through the astonishing and mysterious world of Florence, where he holds the power to reshape reality itself.

It's miraculous how Girolamo can see demons clearly and banish them effortlessly. His friendship with Pico della Mirandola, the Rely of Concordia, is also a marvel. When Girolamo visited the deathbed of Lorenzo "the Magnificent," celestial light surrounded the dying Medici, surprising everyone. Against all odds, he persuaded Charles VIII of France to spare and protect Florence during the invasion of northern Italy. Girolamo's preaching has crowds swooning, defying the Pope's attempts to control him. Despite not officially holding the title, he effectively runs Florence.

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Girolamo Savanarola will soon realize that his perception of himself is far from reality. As he unravels the truth about his identity, a miracle will unfold during the Lent period in Florence. This revelation marks just the beginning of his extraordinary journey, teasing at the multiple lives awaiting him.

“Rendered with Walton’s standard energy and sweetness…It is this haunting character complexity that in the end holds the reader captive to the story.” —N. Okay. Jemisin, New York Occasions , on My Actual Youngsters

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