The novel follows the story of a young Englishman, John Daunt, who is sent to Italy to investigate the mysterious death of his father. He discovers that his father had been involved in a secret society, and that his death was linked to a mysterious tapestried room. John is determined to uncover the truth behind his father's death, and in the process, he discovers a secret society of powerful men who are plotting to overthrow the Italian government. He also discovers a beautiful woman, Isabella, who is connected to the secret society. John and Isabella must work together to uncover the truth and save Italy from the secret society's plans. Along the way, they must face danger and betrayal, and ultimately, they must decide if their love is strong enough to survive the secrets of the tapestried room.
By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1913 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure