The Painter's Apprentice by Laura Morelli

The Painter's Apprentice by Laura Morelli

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The Painter's Apprentice by Laura Morelli

Would you rather sacrifice your livelihood, your lover, or your life? When the Black Death comes knocking on your door, you'd better decide quickly.

Venice, 1510. Maria Bartolini wants nothing more than to carry on her father's legacy as a master gilder. Instead, her father has sent her away from the only home she's ever known to train as an apprentice to Master Trevisan, a renowned painter.

Maria arranges to leave the painter's workshop to return to her family workshop and to a secret lover waiting for her back home. But the encroaching Black Death foils her plans...

When the painter's servants uncover the real reason why Maria has been sent away to train with Master Trevisan, they threaten to reveal a secret that could tear down her family and the future of their trade. She is forced to buy the servants' silence, but as their greed steadily grows, Maria resorts to more desperate measures. She questions whether her heart's desire is worth risking her family, her trade, and her future, but Maria's sacrifices may amount to nothing if the plague arrives on her father's doorstep and steals away everything she's ever loved.

From the author of the award-winning novel, The Gondola Maker, comes a rich tale of Renaissance Venice, a heroine with a lust for life, and love against all odds.

Morelli, Laura: - Laura Morelli is an art historian and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. She holds a Ph.D. in art history from Yale University and has taught college students in the United States and in Italy. As a historical novelist, Laura's passion is bringing the stories of art history to life. Her award-winning books include THE GONDOLA MAKER, THE PAINTER'S APPRENTICE, and THE GIANT. Laura's historical novel, THE NIGHT PORTRAIT, is based on the creation of one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous portraits and its theft by the Nazis during World War II. THE STOLEN LADY, follows the Mona Lisa from 15th-century Florence to 1940s France.
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ISBN 13 9781942778929
ISBN 10 1942778929
Title The Painter's Apprentice
Author Laura Morelli
Series Venetian Artisans
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Laura Morelli
Year published 2017-11-01
Number of pages 408
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.