In the Shadow of Light

by Tracy Causley

Overview

2018 Best First Book in Fiction Winner - Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY).

In the Shadow of Light is a riveting magical tale of a gifted young woman in 17th century Italy.

A pestilence of sinister origin ravages Tuscany. The bustling city of Florence is crippled and Vittoria Giordano--a wool merchant's daughter--is forced to flee, seeking safety in the countryside. What she discovers instead is a world teeming with danger, deception, and witches.

Devastating heartbreak leads Vittoria to accept sanctuary among a clan of Benedanti Strega. Their mystical influence is a catalyst for exposing the lie upon which her family legacy is built. When Vittoria inadvertently draws the attention of vengeful Malandanti, the long shadow of the witch-hunting Inquisition creeps ever closer.

As retribution for an unforgivable act against them, the Malandanti intend to cast Florence into darkness and chaos forever. The only one who can summon the power to stop them is Vittoria--she just doesn't know it yet. Until then, her salvation lies in the hands of an unlikely trio of rabble-rousing cousins and a plague doctor.

Readers of books in the tradition of author Deborah Harkness (All Souls Trilogy) will enjoy this wonderful blending of history, mystery, magic, and witches.

Book one of the Shadow of Light trilogy.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162161042
Publisher:	The Amethyst Press
Publication date:	02/13/2018
Series:	Shadow of Light , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Tracy Causley was born into a military family and grew up zig-zagging the country before landing in Germany for seven years. Inspired by her early foreign travel adventures she writes historically inspired fiction seasoned with magical and supernatural themes. Tracy holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in art history from Savannah College of Art and Design and lives in Northern Virginia.

Editorial Reviews

I love the weaving of history, romance, mystery, spirituality, and magic! It definitely held my interest. Great character development. I like how the author subtly teaches the reader how to use one's intuition. Interesting insight into the witch trials of the Inquisition. What I liked best about the book was the way the author made sense of "light" and "dark" forces. I won't give anything away, but the author didn't separate the two as if they had nothing in common. A great read!

Amazon - Karen Fox

Loved it, loved it, loved it! The pacing was fantastic, the character development was phenomenal, and the story was well laid out. Ms. Causley has created a fascinating, in-depth, magical world filled with a range of characters who are both exciting and believable. What is also great is the author's descriptions of the setting. I felt like I was actually immersed in 17th century Florence, Italy. There is definitely a complex world here, and one that is very well done.

Amazon - Kristen Hamilton

The book gripped me from the start and I was unable to put it down, continuously wanting to know what happened next. I was intrigued and fascinated by the characters and felt connected to them very early in the story. The mix between dark and light is great for keeping you in suspense. I'm excited to see what comes next.

Amazon - Gemma Owusu

Ms. Causley is a master storyteller. The character development is phenomenal, as is the setting, story line, and use of language. In the Shadow of Light is highly descriptive and engaging. I didn't want to put this book down, and I can't wait for more.

Amazon - Anne Havlovick

I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't put it down. The author does a phenomenal job of captivating you into the lives of the characters such that you can truly connect with them on their journey. I love how history and magic is gracefully incorporated into an intriguing story line. I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series.

Amazon - Selena Colvin