{"product_id":"house-of-honor-the-heist-of-caravaggios-nativity-hardcover","title":"House of Honor: The Heist of Caravaggio's Nativity - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Ann Philbrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Italian sons, linked by a masterpiece painting, are put to a test of loyalty and honor. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this gripping tale is Orazio Bordoni, the wayward son of a construction magnate, living a reckless life like that of his artistic hero Caravaggio. He finds himself befriended by Nicolo Giotto, the devoted son of a powerful Sicilian mafia clan, who wants to uphold the honor of his family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the dark underbelly of the art world and the Vatican expose their true character, Orazio finds himself in a world where his loyalty is tested, honor is at stake, and the boundaries between life and art blur. He and Nicolo discover just how far they're willing to push those boundaries, even if it means sacrificing everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouse of Honor\u003c\/em\u003e is a pivotal story that weaves the threads of history, the ruthless allure of the mafia, the enigmatic power of the Vatican, and the timeless brilliance of Caravaggio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With lyrical language and vivid description, House of Honor captivated me from the first page to the last. Philbrick will transport you to the Italy of the 1960s and the Renaissance era, complete with reproductions of Caravaggio's masterpieces...It is reminiscent of \u003cem\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eThe Da Vinci Code\u003c\/em\u003e, but with a redemptive twist. Masterfully crafted and beautifully written!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaryn R. Hutchison \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor of \u003cem\u003eOne Degree of Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTwo Lights of Hope\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The title of Margaret Philbrick's \u003cem\u003eHouse of Honor\u003c\/em\u003e hints at the dark backdrop for her suspenseful tale: the atrocities of the Italian Mafia, the corruption of the Catholic church, and the flashbacks to the lascivious lifestyle of Caravaggio. Without being a spoiler, I can tell you that you won't be left in the cold at the glorious close (but wait for it!)\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDee Brestin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest-selling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Friendships of Women\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIdol Lies\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFalling in Love with Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book has art, history, romance, and an exotic setting filled with intrigue set against the story of one of the greatest painters of all time. If you like Italy, art, and history, this is a highly recommended, well-written must-read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngela Correll \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest-selling author of \u003cem\u003eMay Hollow Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e and author of \u003cem\u003eRestored in Tuscany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Philbrick uses the uniquely powerful bonds of Italian families to reveal the effects of loyalty versus disloyalty in the complicated yet beautiful world of Italy...It's a story of the ever-present prodigal in all of us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine James \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author of \u003cem\u003eCan You See Anything Now?\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Prayer for Orion: A Son's Addiction and a Mother's Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eHouse of Honor\u003c\/em\u003e is a sweeping, modern twist on an enduring narrative. Set in Italy in the late 1960s, it carries the reader into the world of the Mafia, the inner workings of the Vatican, and the time-honored expectations of Italian families for their sons. The depth of historical and art research in the novel is amazing; the romance and intrigue in the book will keep you turning the pages!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhona Weaver \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author of \u003cem\u003eA Noble Calling\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Sacred Duty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a fast-paced narrative and tense family drama throughout, \u003cem\u003eHouse of Honor\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers a compelling storyline about the heist of a renowned Caravaggio painting, complete with Mafia families, devoted priests at the Vatican, and wayward children. Philbrick's characters and their exploits will keep readers riveted from beginning to end.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinda MacKillop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor of \u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Life of Eva Gordon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 324\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 11, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699682873440,"sku":"9781649607577","price":40.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/house-of-honor-the-heist-of-caravaggios-nativity-hardcover","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}