Six of Crows meets Renaissance Florence in this captivating story of mischievous misfits, witty banter, and an impossible heist almost doomed from the beginning, all set against a gorgeous Italian backdrop.

Florence, 1517. At its peak, the Tuscan city is shimmering with wealth, trade, art and history, all linking back to the Medici family, whose immense patronage of the arts and architecture has made Florence the beauty we know it to be today. But beneath the opulence is a world of intrigue, secrecy and murder, with the Medici family’s corruption not only poisoning Florence but reaching to the very top, as Pope Leo X is none other than a Medici himself. The people of Florence know the Medici family possess all the power and no one dares to stand in their way – until our five protagonists step onto the stage.

There is Rosa, the con-woman, thief and planner of the Medici’s demise; Sarra, the tinkerer; Khalid, the deadly fighter; Giacomo, the devilishly charming master of disguise; and the one and only, Il Divino himself, Michelangelo. The plan? Rob the Medici family of their wealth while the Pope is in Florence and make them pay for the injustices they’ve inflicted upon the city. The heist, although meticulously planned, is almost certain to end in disaster, especially since the Medici’s treasures are protected by booby-traps made by Leonardo da Vinci. But the group soon realise there is more at stake than just their lives – all of Florence itself is in danger, and it’s up to them to save it. For ages 13+.