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The frigate Astrea leaves Spain for the Philippines in the late 1770s. Captain Alejandro Malaspina must bring the entering governor and his family to Manila. Lucia, the Governor's daughter is promised to the son of the exiting Governor. Astrea's Second Officer, Carlos is gravely wounded during a storm, and Pedro, Lucia's older brother and a student of medicine in Granada, heals his wounds. Lucia nurses Carlos. They fall in love. In Manila, the Franciscan sisters care for Carlos, and Lucia joins the convent rather than marry the despicable son of the exiting Governor.

The Seraphic Doctor: St. Bonaventure by Francesco Chiappelli explores the life, ecclesiastical service, and teachings of St. Bonaventure, “Seraphic Father” of the Church (1221 - 1274 AD).

Written as a historical narrative, Pope Alexander's Last Travel relates the story of an individual, who happens to be Pope Alexander V, as he is forced into a perilous crossing of snow-capped mountains with his papal Court in early Spring 1410. It focuses on the human story of the man, as it might have been, constructed about the historical facts that are known to all and well established in scholarly documents and original records.

For Love of Piano and Friends intertwines stories of personal growth, triumph over tragic family histories, and the exploration of the burial linen and sudarium of Christ throughout history, as well as the Sacred Line of the Archangel - all in the context of the healing power of love, friendship, dogs...and classical piano. Francesco Chiappelli's novel explores personalities, friendships, triumphs, and tragedies within the context of Christian narrative and lore.

Professor Bartolomeo Trofeini, his wife, Brandina, and his assistant, Dr. Metello Mondini, find themselves inextricably intertwined in a multiple murder investigation. National and local investigators - and even international police - involve them, along with Bartolomeo's majestic German Shepherd, Alino, in pursuit of the truth of what happened to the victims. Follow along with the team as they investigate a series of deaths spanning four countries and three continents which seem to be connected by the mysterious symbol found near each one of the deceased.