first edition Hard Cover
1993 · New York
by Eyre, Elizabeth
New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1993. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 5x1x8. First edition. 1993 Hard Cover. 260 pp. "Sigismundo and his sidekick Benno are forced to deal with Prince Livio of Montenero, insane with anger over his wife's death, and with the horrible murder of Cardinal Petrucci." "The further adventures (Death of the Duchess , LJ 1/92) of Sigismondo, agent/envoy extraordinaire, and odiferous sidekick Benno begin when Sigismondo "rescues" a betrothed princess from the jealous sword of her father, the Duke of Nemora. The rich plot quickly expands to include religious pilgrims, political intrigue, the murder of a corrupt cardinal, and sundry covert machinations by all concerned. An improvement on Eyre's first mystery; essential for historical mystery fans." -- Library Journal (Inventory #: 2289602)