Renaissance Italy Mysteries

Malice in Milan by Ken Tentarelli
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Malice in Milan is somewhat like Law & Order but has been plunked down into the middle of Renaissance Italy. The description of the book sounded intriguing. Noting that the book was the third in a series, although they can be read as stand-alone books, I desired to read the others. I sought out book 1 The Laureate which was somewhat helpful in providing some useful background for this title. I did not have opportunity to read book 2.

In Malice in Milan, the young lawyer Nico is placed on a new committee and races off to Milan to help solve a crime. While solving the crime, he interacts with a wide variety of individuals from both the upper crust and the under belly of Milan. He also utilizes a variety of street smarts in addition to his legal acumen to wrap up the case. In addition to a moderately interesting plot, Tentarelli provides a variety of interesting tidbits regarding Renaissance Italy which makes the book mildly educational as well. Recommended with hesitation for readers who love the renaissance time period and enjoy mysteries. I would encourage readers to seek out a copy to borrow rather than buy.

I received a complementary copy of this book via NetGalley.