In the tradition of Galileo's Daughter and Brunelleschi's Dome, this
exciting story illuminates the captivating world of the late
Renaissance--in this case its plagues, remedies, and alchemy--through
the life of Leonardo Fioravanti, a brilliant, remarkably
forward-thinking, and utterly unconventional doctor. Fioravanti's
marvelous cures and talent for self-aggrandizement earned him the
adoration of the people, the scorn of the medical establishment, and a
reputation as one of the age's most colorful, combative figures.
Written by Pulitzer-prize nominated historian William Eamon, The
Professor of Secrets entices readers into a dangerous scientific
underworld of sorcerers and surgeons. Meticulously researched and
engagingly written, this gripping narrative will appeal to those
interested in Renaissance history, the development of science, and the
historical thrillers so popular today.