A mesmerizing novel of Renaissance Europe.

She followed her heart. But at what cost?

France, 1450. Sophie, the spoiled favorite child of a wealthy merchant, secures a love match with Cédric, a dashing noble-born falconer. But their isolated life in the mountains is not what she'd imagined. When Cédric is offered a job with the mighty Knights Hospitaller on the Greek island of Rhodes, Sophie jumps at the chance to improve their fortunes.

She quickly realizes their dazzling new home has a dark side. Slaves toil to fortify the island's massive stone walls, and rumors of a coming attack by the Ottoman Turks swirl in the streets. Desperate to keep their family safe, Sophie secretly engineers a bold escape plan. Meanwhile, Cédric falls afoul of powerful locals as he struggles to gain favor with the knights.

As the trust between them frays, enemies close in. When disaster strikes the island, the dangers of their new world become terrifyingly real. Will Sophie find the strength to protect those she loves before it's too late?

With this richly-told story of adventure, treachery, and the redeeming power of love, Amy Maroney brings a captivating and forgotten world to vivid life.

"Island of Gold is a nimbly told story with impeccable pacing."
-Editor's Choice Review, Historical Novel Society

Amy Maroney is the author of the award-winning Miramonde Series, the story of a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern day scholar on her trail.

Review

A phenomenal story of love, commitment, courage, and a family's stubborn will to better themselves. Adventure...romance...intrigue...I cannot WAIT for the next book in this series.
Brook Allen, author of the award-winning Antonius Trilogy ★★★★★

The perfect combination of history and exciting drama. An outstanding read.
Discovering Diamonds Reviews ★★★★★

Maroney offers the reader the rich tapestry of this time and place in a way that can only be captured by in-depth research.
Paula Butterfield, author of La Luministe ★★★★★

Island of Gold gripped me from the opening sentence to the last full stop. An absolute triumph.
The Coffee Pot Book Club ★★★★★

A fantastic novel with something for everyone. You won't want to put it down.
— Deborah Swift, author of The Poison Keeper ★★★★★

From the Author

Amy Maroney worked for many years as a writer and editor of nonfiction, then set her sights on historical fiction and never looked back. She lives in Oregon with her family. When she's not diving down research rabbit holes, she enjoys hiking, dancing, traveling, and reading.

Amy is the author of The Miramonde Series , an award-winning historical fiction trilogy about a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern-day scholar on her trail. Her new romantic suspense series, Sea and Stone Chronicles , is set in medieval Rhodes and Cyprus.

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