Book Description This is the second novel out of a series of four: 1. In the Service of Constable Colonna, 2. His Holiness' Diplomat, 3. Richelieu's Admirer, 4. Ruler of France. The book describes Mazarini's service in the Papal armed forces and as the Pope's diplomat. As a protege of Constable Colonna he receives the rank of captain and is sent to the town of Ancona with a secret mission to expose and neutralize a Spanish spy ring acting in the army...