by Harbor Originals · Mystery · 100 chapters · complete series
Andrea Barbalini, a meticulous archivist, discovers a broken fragment of an ancient sword while restoring a fragile manuscript. What begins as a quiet restoration becomes a dangerous descent into a web of political assassination. With the help of Anna Moretti, a printer’s daughter skilled in decoding hidden types, Andrea traces the fragment’s origin. They uncover a sinister plan: a powerful sponsor using a secret list to eliminate rivals. As they navigate the cold halls of nobility and the shadowy markets of the opera world, they confront Bianca Orsini, a widow guarding dangerous secrets, and Rosanna Rossi, a singer who controls the city’s black information network. Every clue they uncover brings them closer to the heart of the conspiracy. But the true enemy is Katerina Orsini, a ruthless patron who views them all as expendable pieces in her game of power. The sword is merely the key; the real battle is for the truth, and the cost might be everything.
