Graceless Heart

· Macmillan Audio · Narrated by Beatrice Grannò
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“[Beatrice] Grannò narrates like she’s letting listeners in on a secret, and it’s a particularly delightful choice for an audiobook full of political intrigue and plenty of romance. Grannò’s melodic narration immerses listeners in 15th-century Italy.” — Kirkus

#1 New York Times bestseller Isabel Ibañez in her adult debut: a gorgeous, historical, and romantic fantasy that will leave listeners breathless for more! This program is read by italian actor Beatrice Grannò, who played Mia in season two of The White Lotus.

She was never meant to be seen. Now she’s a weapon the world can’t ignore.


As a sculptress, Ravenna Maffei has always shaped beauty from stone but she has a terrible secret. Desperate to save her brother, she enters a competition hosted by Florence’s most feared immortal family, revealing a dark power in a city where magic is forbidden.

Now a captive in the cutthroat city of Florence, Ravenna is forced into a dangerous task where failure meets certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the immortal family's mesmerizing but merciless heir. But as he draws her closer, Ravenna realizes the true threat lies beyond Florence’s walls.

The Pope’s war against magic is closing in, and Ravenna is no longer just a prisoner but a prize to be claimed. As trusting the wrong person becomes lethal, Ravenna must survive the treacherous line between a pope's obsession and the seductive immortal who might be the end of her — or surrender her power to a city on the brink of war.

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“[Beatrice] Grannò narrates like she’s letting listeners in on a secret, and it’s a particularly delightful choice for an audiobook full of political intrigue and plenty of romance. Grannò’s melodic narration immerses listeners in 15th-century Italy.” — Kirkus #1 New York Times bestseller Isabe...

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3 reviews
Jessica de Sa-Mota
August 27, 2026
In her adult debut, Isabel Ibanez takes us to 15th-century Florence. I loved how atmospheric this book felt. We embarked in an almost intoxicating Renaissance journey where the arts reigned supreme. Well, kind of. Because there was so much more than that. Magic was forbidden but undeniable, the Pope a main figure and the immortals a group encased in allure and mystery. Ibanez painted a portrait of Florence with her words and quickly offered us a world that was at the same time both familiar and strange. Ravenna’s fate had me feeling all kinds of things. And Granno’s accent made this audiobook feel like music.
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ISABEL IBAÑEZ is a USA Today, Indie, Sunday Times, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of whimsical historical fantasies. She has written many highly acclaimed novels, including the bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology, Together We Burn, and Written in Starlight. She is the proud daughter of Bolivian immigrants and has a deep love for history, traveling, and writing stories where her characters are often running for their lives. She currently lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with her family, their adorable golden doodle, and an overwhelming number of books.
ISABEL IBAÑEZ is a USA Today, Indie, Sunday Times, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of whimsical historical fantasies. She has written many highly acclaimed novels, including the bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology, Together We Burn, and Written in Starlight. She is the proud daughter...

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