Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex
Worldly and ambitious, Isabella d'Este is a legendary beauty and when she weds the Marquis of Mantua, all her dreams seem to come true. Superior in looks and intellect to her sister, the spirited but naive Beatrice, Isabella believes she is destined to rule the courts of Italy. But her triumph is short-lived. When Beatrice is betrothed to Ludovico, the Duke of Milan, Isabella finds herself drawn to her sister's husband, a man as dangerous as he is charismatic. Locked in a fierce rivalry, the sisters fight for Ludovico's affections and for the larger prize, to be immortalized by his court painter, Leonardo da Vinci. Meanwhile Da Vinci fights a battle of his own, to escape the incessant pressure of his noble patrons. But in a treacherous political climate, immortality through art becomes a luxury, and the two sisters must choose between loyalty and survival.
"'Keenly researched and brimming with exotic, erotic detail, Essex' style is as seductive as her subject'" * Dallas Morning News *
"'A fascinating, erotic and very human book about the Queen of the Nile'" * Tennessean *
"'Mesmerizing, irresistibly sexyKleopatra is alluring, cunning, spicy and alive in a way that is fresh and unforgettable'" * Bruce Feiler *
"The novel's rich language, attention to historical detail and fast-flowing action offer an invigorating read'" * Publisher’s Weekly *
"Privileged sisters compete over men, attention, and the chance to be immortalized on canvas by Leonardo da Vinci, in this instantly absorbing tale." * Redbook Magazine *
"'A fascinating, erotic and very human book about the Queen of the Nile'" * Tennessean *
"'Mesmerizing, irresistibly sexyKleopatra is alluring, cunning, spicy and alive in a way that is fresh and unforgettable'" * Bruce Feiler *
"The novel's rich language, attention to historical detail and fast-flowing action offer an invigorating read'" * Publisher’s Weekly *
"Privileged sisters compete over men, attention, and the chance to be immortalized on canvas by Leonardo da Vinci, in this instantly absorbing tale." * Redbook Magazine *
An award-winning journalist and screenwriter, Karen Essex lives and writes in LA.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846050404 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846050405 |
| Title | Leonardo's Swans |
| Author | Karen Essex |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2006-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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