The House of Niccolò
vol. 6
To Lie with Lions
But pirates and hostile ships are not the only danger that threatens. When the twin volcanos Katla and Hekla erupt, the success of the voyage hangs in the balance.
After the return from Iceland, the war between Gelis and Nicholas reaches a malignant conclusion. The end of their game holds surprises for both -- and for Nicholas's friends, a bitter breach of trust. Gelis has been secretly cooperating with the Vatachino, the mysterious competitors of the Banco di Niccolò. But Nicholas has been carrying out his own dark plans. In order to take revenge on his family, he has accepted the ruin of a whole country as part of the bargain.
