The Nave of Sanctity

By Michael Philip

Set in Florence during the High Renaissance, noted artist and infamous lover of young men, Pietro deSanto's entire world is altered when he first catches a glimpse of the pious Tasso Gentile outside of Santa Croce Basilica. At first, Pietro only intends to seduce and abandon Tasso, but he slowly falls in love with the kind, innocent and gentle young man. Discovering Tasso returns his love, Pietro arranges to journey back to his home city of Venice with Tasso by his side. His schemes go awry due to Tasso's controlling older brother Christoforo. The elder Gentile brother's own plans for young Tasso include a life of servitude to the Catholic Church under the protection of Archdeacon Signoria Donato Bergami, Since the young man's virginity is desired by both Pietro and Donato, Tasso is forced to decide. He will either escape with Pietro, whom he loves and Christoforo despises, or continue to be an obedient brother and enter the household of Signoria Bergami. Along the way a web of mystery, deceit and betrayal unravels as Pietro and Tasso struggle to finally find happiness together.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HL5FQY58
• ISBN13: 9798170265183
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"