In 1203, the relative peace of the Byzantine Empire is imperiled when the ships of the Fourth Crusade show up outside the walls of Constantinople. Instead of tr

Theophilos the Jester and his fellow citizens within the city of Constantinople are confronted by the Fourth Crusade and by the murder of a silk merchant, forci

A 13th century mystery set in Italy whose protagonist is a professor in a school for fools, which trains jesters and magicians. He investigates the murder of a

A conductor succumbs to cyanide at the famed Venice opera house, in the first mystery in the New York Times–bestselling, award-winning series. During intermis

In 1204 A.D., the Fools' Guild is under attack from the forces of Pope Innocent III. Theophilos and Claudia, jesters with the Guild, are sent to enlist the help