Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Glossary xi
5. Map and Illustrations xiii
6. Introduction 1
7. CHAPTER ONE. The Abbot's Assassins 35
8. CHAPTER TWO. Paolo di Grassi and His Courtesans 45
9. CHAPTER THREE. Ottavia and Her Music Teacher 103
10. CHAPTER FOUR. Agostino Bonamore and the Secret Pigeon 135
11. CHAPTER FIVE. Camilla the Go-Between 159
12. CHAPTER SIX. Lucrezia's Magic 189
13. CHAPTER SEVEN. The Exorcist and the Spell-Caster 201
14. CHAPTER EIGHT. The Village Play 243
15. Notes 279
16. Bibliography 297
17. Index 301
18. Illustration Credits 307