The Priest of Santa Maria (The Beginning of the End)

The Priest of Santa Maria has been awarded the prestigious B.R.A.G. medallion for quality fiction.

A Catholic priest fresh out of the seminary. A mysterious woman in hiding from a troubled past. A secret that threatens to unravel the world.

Christiano finds himself obliged to act as the temporary minister of a small town convent. There he meets the captivating Angelica who, unknown to him, has been seeking refuge at the convent under the supervision of the abbess. Within a month, sparks ignite between them, but the abbess intervenes, demanding that Christiano leave the convent before she reports his conduct to the Monsignor. Little do they know that his timely arrival is about to clash with Angelica’s dangerous past. This leads to catastrophic events that shatter the very foundations of the convent and change the lives of all involved.

Forced to flee the abbey, Christiano and Angelica’s paths intertwine as destiny throws them together on a journey they cannot refuse. Pursued by a malevolent alliance intent on capturing Angelica, dead or alive, they face insurmountable danger as they race across Italy to keep her and the secret safe.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Italy, The Priest of Santa Maria is a riveting debut novel by Alexandra Kleanthous. Brace yourself for a pulse-pounding journey filled with relentless action, heart-stopping suspense, and a hint of romance.

Buy The Priest of Santa Maria today and join Christiano and Angelica on their momentous chase across Italy!