The Dante Club

Set in 1865 Boston, "The Dante Club" follows Harvard poets and scholars as they work to complete America's first translation of Dante's The Divine Comedy amid societal tensions and academic resistance. Their efforts are soon overshadowed by a serial killer mirroring scenes from Dante's Inferno, challenging the scholars to solve the murders before their literary project and reputations are compromised. This novel intricately weaves historical facts with fiction, celebrating Dante's enduring influence on imagination and culture.