Secrets of the City of Gold

Prophecy foretells: the gods will select a man of reformation and a woman of healing to save our golden empire from a being of devastation. Tainted by the mortal blood of another, only mortal hands shall defeat.Seville and Lorenzo Diaz were once close brothers who scrambled together before bed to listen to their parents regale them with the timeless tale of the City of Gold. A story of gods, enchantment, and a golden barter.However, as the years lead on, and their parents passed, the once bonded brothers attempted to keep their bond strong. They gambled together, drank together, and yet even then, it wasn't good enough. Lorenzo had other ways to make his earnings and Seville went off to have a family, where he continued to shake the dice and repeatedly lost. Seville was the only Diaz brother to keep the legend of the City of Gold alive as he tucked his young daughter into bed.Lorenzo, on the other hand, ventured off to guarantee his own luck.Loredana Moretti, the daughter of Alessio Moretti, a great apothecary in Rome, Italy, closed the doors of her father's legacy along with his hopes and dreams for her. His sudden passing left Loredana to walk in a shadow, defying the expectations set before her of marriage and to be cared for. She wanted more for herself, seeking greater escapism than the Frangelico she indulged in.One rowdy night at the pub, with an excited cluster of sailors cornered with a pair of dice, Loredana sees this as the sign she'd been looking for. Betting the last of her father's earnings, as well as her fate, Loredana feels a pull in the direction of the handsome captain, who bears a map of the City of Gold. Only the shake of the dice will determine what route she'll take.----Secrets of the City of Gold is an adventure novel set in 1512, taking you through the Golden Age of Spain, the trials of Italy, and coasts you through a plethora of cultures as you embark on this great escape to crack myth from reality.If you enjoy adventure novels, with a romantic affair or two, tokens of history (that do not read like a textbook), an entire golden empire with the magic of the gods, then you'll love this first installment from C.M. Guido.Grab your copy today, so you too can explore the riches, mysticism, and wonderment of El Dorado and check out the author blog and bonus content at: https://radiantpublishinghouse.com/category/c-m-guido/----What are people saying about "Secrets of the City of Gold" now?----"Incredible detail, it leaves vivid pictures in my mind that draw me in." -Jason Otero"Secrets of the City of Gold lures the reader in with the fanciful tale of the lost city of El Dorado. Upon introduction to Seville as he lulls his daughter to sleep with the age old story, curiosity of what may come strikes as the struggle begins to put the book down. The depth of the characters and development they each go through offers a sense of relatability as the reader becomes more invested in their journey. It is easy to lose oneself in the setti...