The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will exhibit Larry Taliaferro's “IL VIAGGIO: The Voyage from Venice to the Court of Elizabeth I and Beyond” at the 2026 Guadalajara International Book Fair. Fairgoers can find the book showcased at the ReadersMagnet exhibit stand GG40 from November 28 to December 2, 2026.
Recognized as a premier event on the international publishing calendar, the Guadalajara International Book Fair (also known as Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara or FIL Guadalajara) brings together authors, publishers, literary professionals, and readers to celebrate literature and cultural exchange. Through its participation, ReadersMagnet supports independent authors in reaching wider audiences and creates opportunities for their books to gain international recognition.
In “IL VIAGGIO,” Taliaferro draws inspiration from his genealogical research to imagine the life of Bartolomeo Tagliaferro, his earliest known relative. Beginning in Venice in 1530, this historical fiction novel follows Bartolomeo's development from his early years in a merchant family to his appointment as a representative of the Doge at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. His journey brings him into contact with notable historical figures, including Francis Walsingham, William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Aemelia Bassano, set against a backdrop of political maneuvering, literary achievement, and cultural transformation.
The narrative continues across generations, following the family's experiences through the turbulent political climate of seventeenth-century England. Bartolomeo's grandson, Robert Taliaferro, becomes associated with the court of Charles I. When political circumstances put Robert and his friend Lawrence Smith in danger, they plan an escape to America, linking the family's European origins to its future in the New World. By weaving family heritage with historical events, the novel explores how political forces and personal decisions can shape a family's legacy.
Inspired by limited genealogical records, “IL VIAGGIO” uses historical settings and real figures to construct an imaginative account of the past. Taliaferro's work invites readers to consider the possibilities hidden within family histories and the lives of ancestors whose experiences were only partially preserved. Through its exploration of migration, royal politics, and generational change, the novel offers a sweeping narrative for readers interested in historical fiction, European history, and ancestral discovery.
Further information about the author can be found at https://sbprabooks.com/larrytaliaferro/.
“IL VIAGGIO: The Voyage from Venice to the Court of Elizabeth I and Beyond” highlights the intersection of family heritage and history's turning points. Get a copy today on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or the ReadersMagnet Bookstore.
Book Details
Book Title: “IL VIAGGIO: The Voyage from Venice to the Court of Elizabeth I and Beyond”
Author: Larry Taliaferro
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: ReadersMagnet LLC
Published Date: June 30, 2026
Author's Biography
Larry Taliaferro is a Sacramento-based author whose passion for genealogy and family history led to a writing career. Originally from Detroit, Taliaferro relocated to Northern California with his young family in the early 1970s after serving in the U.S. Air Force. Taliaferro later built a career in aerospace and high technology before retiring in the early 2000s. Drawing from a lifetime of travel and a deep interest in ancestry, Taliaferro explores family heritage and historical events through imaginative storytelling, bringing the past to life for readers.
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