Rome 998 AD. Galen and his friends have taken shelter in an abbey where there is much to learn from the local scribes and illustrators. Galen is grateful for the order and tranquillity of their temporary new home, but is it a false peace?

Galen seeks the truth about his sainthood and Alcuin must inform the pope of Bishop Sigburt's demise. But the pope might be behind a massacre, and human and supernatural forces conspire to block their path to the pontiff.

Can Galen and Alcuin overcome these obstacles? Will they finally get to speak to the pope, or will fate intervene once more?

Join Marina Pacheco's epic journey today and discover the captivating secrets of Eternal City, the eighth book in the compelling Life of Galen series, where struggle, philosophical questions and vivid portrayals of the Middle Ages collide.