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The Venetian Heretic

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The Venetian Heretic

By: Christian Cameron
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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 In a city of masks, no one is what they seem . . .

Englishman Richard Hughes has survived a stint as a galley slave and is now a free man in Venice, where he enjoys a modest life as a fencing master.

He believes he has long-since left behind the ideals that landed him in slavery...until he stumbles across an attempted murder close to home. As he hunts for the red-masked assassin who is picking off the city's Libertini, Richard and his new rescued friend 'Philip' are drawn into a conspiracy that stretches from Venice to the Vatican and beyond...


This is the Venice of waterfront palaces, romance, Carnivale and gondolas - but also of sharp swords, lawless criminals and ruthless assassins; based on real events and richly brought to life by the master of historical fiction, Christian Cameron.

'Cameron is a true master of the genre . . . skilful, humorous and finely wrought' - Ben Kane, bestselling author of The Eagles of Rome series

'Agile and rapier-sharp' - Chris Lloyd, award-winning author of the Occupation series

'A masterclass in historical adventure' - Miranda Malins, author of The Rebel Daughter

READERS LOVE THE VENETIAN HERETIC:

'An excellent story, quite different than the usual military stuff for which the author is deservedly renowned so quite refreshing in many ways' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This book was fantastic . . . Cameron is very quickly becoming a favourite author of mine' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Cameron's Venice has a sense of place, of history, and feels at once grand and intimately human' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely brilliant novel, made deep and real by a massive amount of research, but Cameron's ability to create plausible and interesting characters shines through' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It is a masterful blend of historical fiction and mystery, further cementing Christian Cameron as one of the very best in the genre' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2025 Christian Cameron Historical Historical Fiction Mystery Renaissance Crime Italy Opera
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Historical Venice licks out like a blade and has you from the start. The performance brings the various complex characters to life all with their idiosyncrasies beautifully. Cameron’s deep understanding of life in the period as a common man and the politics together with his deep insights into life as a veteran are weaved together seamlessly. Bravo magnifico. Roll on the French Ambassador.

Very Venetian

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The Venetian Heretic is another triumph from Christian Cameron. With his trademark depth, Cameron brings Renaissance Venice vividly to life, weaving political intrigue, religious tension, and human courage into an unforgettable story. The characters are complex and authentic, and the richly detailed setting feels as real as the air we breathe. Every page hums with the tension of ideas clashing against tradition. Cameron masterfully balances action, philosophy, and emotion, delivering a novel that is both thrilling and thought-provoking. Fans of intelligent historical fiction will be absolutely captivated. I couldn’t stop listening. Highly recommended!

A Masterpiece of Historical Fiction

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Yet another example of Christian Cameron’s brilliant work. Can’t wait for the next book to come out

Excellent historical fiction

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An interesting time period in Venice as Christian Europe battles the Ottoman Empire. Plenty of mystery and political intrigue in the plot. Excellent narration

Very well paced historical novel, Venice is a wonderful setting

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I really enjoyed this story from Christian Cameron. He conjures a vivid picture of historical Venice. The characters are well developed and the action is well paced. Finally, the narrator is excellent! Overall highly recommended.

A great fun story

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