What does it take to be a saint? Rome 999 AD. Galen finally gets to speak to the pope, but instead of a definitive answer on the question of his sainthood and permission to go home, Galen and his friends are ordered to remain in the pope’s palace. Uncertain about their future, Galen and Alcuin must navigate life in the Vatican where one wrong step can lead to disaster. As rumours build around another miracle it becomes increasingly difficult for Galen to avoid attention and the eyes of the bishops and cardinals jostling for political power. Can Galen and Alcuin overcome the complexities of life in the Lateran Palace? Will Galen finally come to terms with the path he is on, or will fate intervene once more? Read Marina Pacheco’s epic tale today and discover the captivating secrets of Eternal City, the ninth book in the compelling Medieval Mysteries of Galen series, where personal struggle, philosophical questions and vivid portrayals of the Middle Ages collide.