Damiano’s Lute: The Damiano Trilogy, Book 2
Damiano’s Lute is the second book in The Damiano Trilogy, an alternate-history fantasy set in a magical Italian Renaissance. Damiano seeks peace across plague-ridden France while confronting the dark powers he has tried to leave behind.
At a glance
- A sequel to Damiano and the second volume of a trilogy whose final volume is Raphael.
- The story follows Damiano, a wizard’s son and alchemist who has rejected his magical heritage after his powers turn destructive.
- The listing describes an alternate Renaissance setting where faith-based magic exists, with witches, wizards and demonic forces.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The plot combines Renaissance alternate history, faith-based magic and a personal struggle with dangerous power.
- Kindle listing details include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 1, 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| File size | 4.3 MB |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1497602786 |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
This is book two and follows Damiano. The story’s conclusion is in the third volume, Raphael. The plot description spells Damiano’s surname both Dalstrego and Delstrego, so the character detail is inconsistent in the listing.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy fantasy rooted in alternate history and the Italian Renaissance.
- Readers looking for a trilogy installment centered on faith-based magic, demonic forces and a protagonist seeking to escape his powers.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a standalone story or a fully concluded trilogy installment.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly positive, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories. Without review summaries or individual comments, those scores do not establish which parts readers liked or disliked, so they offer limited guidance about the book’s plot or style.
Frequently asked questions
Is Damiano’s Lute a standalone novel?
No. The listing identifies it as a sequel to Damiano and book two of The Damiano Trilogy.
What is the series’ final book?
The listing names Raphael as the final volume of the story.
What is the story about?
Damiano, a wizard’s son and alchemist, journeys across plague-ridden France while trying to escape his dark powers and the destiny pursuing him.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
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