A Catholic priest fresh out of the seminary. A mysterious young woman running from her past with a secret that could destroy the Church.

Christiano finds himself obliged to act as the temporary minister of a small town convent. There he meets the captivating Angelica who, unknown to him, has been seeking refuge at the convent under the supervision of the abbess. Within a month, sparks ignite between them, but the abbess intervenes demanding that Christiano leave the convent before she reports his conduct to the Monsignor. Little do they know his timely arrival is about to clash with Angelica's dangerous past. This leads to catastrophic events that shatter the very foundations of the convent and change the lives of all involved.

Forced to flee the abbey, Christiano reluctantly takes on the role of Angelica's protector as destiny throws them together on a journey he cannot refuse. Pursued by a malevolent alliance intent on capturing Angelica, dead or alive, they face insurmountable danger as they race across Italy to keep her and the secret safe.

Can the mild-mannered Christiano rise to the challenge?

The Priest of Santa Maria is the first in the religious thriller trilogy by Alexandra Kleanthous. If you like fast-paced action and a gripping tale, then you'll love this original and exciting debut novel that's filled with page-turning suspense, plus a little romance thrown in for good measure.

Buy The Priest of Santa Maria today and join Christiano and Angelica on their momentous chase across Italy!