The House of Baric Part Two

Part Two of this fast-paced tale of aristocratic life in the17th century Venetian Empire begins where Part One left off: the mercenaries arrive in Solgrad to visit Resi and her new husband, Baron Mauro Baric.

You’ve met the colorful characters of the House of Baric, witnessed their loyal bonds of friendship, watched their willing romances, and wondered what other family secrets will be revealed.

Mauro’s buried pain can no longer be ignored. In Part Two: A Brother’s Defense, he must face his demons. But first, his new brother-in-law’s arrival stirs up trouble, while the elegant Venetian guests fill their idle time at Baric Castle with new romantic pursuits.

Set in the summer of 1649, this gripping saga of love, redemption, and revenge does not disappoint. Questions will be answered, and more will come to light, as this engaging trilogy speeds along. Swords will be drawn. The House of Baric must be defended. But from whom?

“ . . This middle volume is of epic proportions in and of itself. Some readers may lack the patience to wait for the tensions raised in the first pages to come to blows a full hundred pages later. Likewise, the passages devoted to things like the logistics of baking a marzipan cake will likely not satisfy those hungry for sword fights and action. But by the same token, Bald’s attention to the nuances of castle life--including the dreams and labors of servants--is laudable. And in the end, this trilogy is a grand drama. The conflicts, intrigues, and romances among the cast of characters intensify, and readers who have come this far should not only be compelled to read through to the end, but be eagerly awaiting the final installment.” - Kirkus Reviews

"The action and exotic settings of the novels are richly atmospheric; Venice itself becomes almost another character. This is a delightful series, and I finished the second book eager to read the third." - Historical Novel Society Book Review

From Reader Reviews:

“This is a great story of action, adventure, and love.”
“What a great read … the book will keep you intrigued the entire time.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I can’t wait for the next book to come out!”