Medici ~ Ascendancy

Set in Florence in 1429, the audiobook "Medici ~ Ascendancy" by Matteo Strukul follows the rise and challenges faced by Giovanni de' Medici and his untested sons, Cosimo and Lorenzo, as they navigate a city rife with political intrigue and enemies. Amid whispers of foul play surrounding Giovanni's death, the Medici family’s burgeoning power is threatened by rival factions eager to seize their wealth. The story is the first installment in a celebrated series that traces ten generations of the Medici family's ascent to influence.