The Hill of Venus

By Nathan Gallizier

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In 13th-century Italy, a young man's life is thrown into turmoil as he grapples with his illegitimate heritage and his father’s plea for atonement, forcing him to sacrifice his own desires for a predetermined path.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society History - General Literature Fiction

Released

2012-06-11

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Summary

"The Hill of Venus" by Nathan Gallizier tells the story of Francesco Villani, a young man in 13th-century Italy facing tough choices about love and what he owes to his family. The book dives into Francesco's struggles with his past and what his father, who is the head of a group of knights, wants for his future. The story kicks off with Francesco riding to see his dying father, setting a mood that’s both beautiful and sad as he thinks about his life. When his father asks him to give up his own dreams to make up for past mistakes, Francesco gets pulled into a struggle between what he wants and what he feels he has to do. The book is filled with romance, destiny, and the internal fights Francesco faces as he tries to figure out his place in the world.