The Apprentice

Set in 1600 Naples, this captivating audiobook follows Carlo as he seeks refuge from an impending fate by enlisting his estranged cousin Giovanni as an apprentice. Their journey to complete vital commissions, including work on the eerie San Gaudioso catacombs, leads to unexpected perils and forbidden love. As Carlo becomes entwined with Sister Giulia di Marco and her enigmatic confessor, he finds himself drawn into a scandalous secret society that reveres sexual ecstasy, ultimately attracting the attention of the Holy Inquisition. With a strong foundation in historical research, the narrative weaves together themes of desire and danger in a richly detailed setting.