Florence, 1498. Luca Bellini, an apprentice painter, returns to his master Giuliano's studio to find it abandoned?and his mentor dead under suspicious circumstances. When he discovers a cryptic letter among Giuliano's belongings, he is thrust into a dangerous world of Renaissance politics, hidden alchemical secrets, and the enigmatic Medici family.

Luca's only clue is an unfinished painting that his master left behind, filled with strange symbols and pigments that shimmer with an unnatural glow. As he investigates, he learns that the painting is more than a masterpiece?it is a key to an ancient secret long buried by the Church and the Medici. But Luca is not the only one searching. Ruthless spies, shadowy scholars, and agents of powerful families will stop at nothing to possess the painting's secrets.

With the help of Isabella Medici, a noblewoman entangled in her own family's web of power, Luca must decipher the mystery before he shares his master's fate. From hidden chambers beneath Florence to secret manuscripts guarded by forgotten brotherhoods, Luca's journey will reveal truths that could shake the very foundation of the Renaissance.

But as he draws closer to unlocking the final piece of the puzzle, he realizes that some secrets are better left hidden. In a world where art is power and knowledge is deadly, can he survive long enough to finish the masterpiece his master started?

For fans of The Da Vinci Code, The Name of the Rose, and Shadow of the Wind, The Alchemist's Palette is a gripping historical thriller that blends art, mystery, and alchemy into a richly atmospheric tale of deception and discovery​