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Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo da Pavia #2
Tears of the Madonna
Leonardo watched helplessly as his artistic and engineering achievements were demolished by the invading armies.
Exhausted and despondent, the artist abandons his workshop in Milan. But where will he go? Everything was left behind in his escape and he is now without funds. An artist need a patron to survive.
An invitation to paint a portrait of Isabella d’Este is welcome but, Leonardo suspects an ulterior motive. If he is right. . . accepting could prove dangerous.
Leonardo and Niccolo arrive at a lavish palace in chaos. Spies are everywhere attempting to discover how and why a valuable necklace is missing.
The Marquesa is livid, and it appears no one is excluded from suspicion or her rage.
As tension escalates and suspects are found murdered, Leonardo and Niccolo are caught in the middle.
A chance visit to the palace gardens unearths a clue that ultimately implicates the Marquesa. In her fear of discovery, she unleashes her pet assassin to eliminate the threat.
Find out how a troupe of traveling entertainers facilitate their escape.
Exhausted and despondent, the artist abandons his workshop in Milan. But where will he go? Everything was left behind in his escape and he is now without funds. An artist need a patron to survive.
An invitation to paint a portrait of Isabella d’Este is welcome but, Leonardo suspects an ulterior motive. If he is right. . . accepting could prove dangerous.
Leonardo and Niccolo arrive at a lavish palace in chaos. Spies are everywhere attempting to discover how and why a valuable necklace is missing.
The Marquesa is livid, and it appears no one is excluded from suspicion or her rage.
As tension escalates and suspects are found murdered, Leonardo and Niccolo are caught in the middle.
A chance visit to the palace gardens unearths a clue that ultimately implicates the Marquesa. In her fear of discovery, she unleashes her pet assassin to eliminate the threat.
Find out how a troupe of traveling entertainers facilitate their escape.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1996
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About the author
George Herman
47 books8 followersGeorge Adam Herman, Jr. (born April 12, 1928) was an American playwright and writer.
Herman taught playwrighting and was the artist-in-residence at numerous American universities. For 16 years he lived and worked in Hawaii on the staff of the State Superintendent of Education. He directed over 200 plays for numerous schools and theatres, served as the Artistic Director for at least one theatre (the Commedia Repertory Theatre in Hawaii), and designed sets and lighting for more than 40 productions.
While in Hawaii, Herman also worked for as a theatre columnist and drama critic. He turned to writing novels at age 65, and published seven novels and one children's book to date.
As a playwright, Herman won numerous awards since 1953. His best known play is "A Company of Wayward Saints", which has been in print continuously since it was first published in 1963. His plays for radio, TV, and the stage have been produced around the world. He has five published plays, and number of his award winning unpublished plays are also available through his website. Herman has received more than 30 awards for his writing.
Herman taught playwrighting and was the artist-in-residence at numerous American universities. For 16 years he lived and worked in Hawaii on the staff of the State Superintendent of Education. He directed over 200 plays for numerous schools and theatres, served as the Artistic Director for at least one theatre (the Commedia Repertory Theatre in Hawaii), and designed sets and lighting for more than 40 productions.
While in Hawaii, Herman also worked for as a theatre columnist and drama critic. He turned to writing novels at age 65, and published seven novels and one children's book to date.
As a playwright, Herman won numerous awards since 1953. His best known play is "A Company of Wayward Saints", which has been in print continuously since it was first published in 1963. His plays for radio, TV, and the stage have been produced around the world. He has five published plays, and number of his award winning unpublished plays are also available through his website. Herman has received more than 30 awards for his writing.
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April 17, 2020
Good read but not enough twist
This novel is a smooth read. There is not much suspense about the 'who' but the revelation of the 'how' is quite good. At least I liked it. So,if you are looking for a decent storyline and have a love of the complex politics and intrigue ,that was Renaissance Italy,you should enjoy the book. In fact, for me,it grew better towards the end after a slow ,and not so interesting, start.
This novel is a smooth read. There is not much suspense about the 'who' but the revelation of the 'how' is quite good. At least I liked it. So,if you are looking for a decent storyline and have a love of the complex politics and intrigue ,that was Renaissance Italy,you should enjoy the book. In fact, for me,it grew better towards the end after a slow ,and not so interesting, start.
February 15, 2023
Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo are involved in Machiavellian intrigue, the investigation of jewel theft and murder, consultation on military defenses, and assassin avoidance. The politics are corrupt, cruel, and bacchanalian. The pot roils.
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