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Signora Da Vinci - Robin Maxwell, 9780451225801, paperback
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- Condition
- ISBN
- 0451225805
- Book Title
- Signora Da Vinci
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Uk-B Format Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Family Life, Biographical, Historical
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 14.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 448 Pages
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An enchanting novel on the life and origins of Leonardo da Vinci's mother, as imagined by the author of the "absolutely superb" (Diane Haeger, author of The Secret Bride ) Mademoiselle Boleyn. A young woman named Caterina was only fifteen years old in 1452 when she bore an illegitimate child in the tiny village of Vinci. His name was Leonardo, and he was destined to change the world forever. Caterina suffered much cruelty as an unmarried mother and had no recourse when her boy was taken away from her. But no one knew the secrets of her own childhood, nor could ever have guessed the dangerous and heretical scheme she would devise to protect and watch over her remarkable son. This captivating novel imagines the story of Caterina--the brilliant young woman, the adventurer, the alchemist--during the fascinating period of the Renaissance.
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Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0451225805
ISBN-13
9780451225801
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69717999
Product Key Features
Book Title
Signora Da Vinci
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Family Life, Biographical, Historical
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
14.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ps3563.A9254s54 2009
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
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Reviews
In this exquisite gem of a novel, Robin Maxwell conjures a fascinating account of Leonardo Da Vinci's mother, a bold woman whose adventurous spirit and quest for her own truth captures the exuberance of the Italian Renaissance. Though little is known of the historical Caterina da Vinci, Maxwell's impressive research and keen storytelling skills sweep us into a very plausible account of a young alchemist's daughter whose unfortunate love affair brings her the greatest love of her life - her genius son - as well as the opportunity to escape the restrictions of her gender and enter a seductive garden of philosophy, art, learning, and danger. From the dusty streets of Vinci to the glories of Lorenzo Il Magnifico's Florence and the conspiratorial halls of Rome and Milan, Signora da Vinciis a tour de force celebration of one woman's unquenchable ardor for knowledge and of a secret world that historical fiction readers rarely see.” —C.W. Gortner, author of The Last Queen "A glorious novel of fifteenth century Florence, utterly engrossing and glittering with color. Lorenzo the Magnificent, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and his courageous, passionate mother, Caterina walk through the pages of this book, radiating life and touching the heart. I will never see the Mona Lisawith the same eyes again. Robin Maxwell has a stunning achievement in Signora Da Vinci." —Sandra Worth, author of The King's Daughter "Signora da Vinciis without a doubt the best historical fiction I have read all year. In her most remarkable novel yet, Robin Maxwell takes us back to the turbulent times of the Italian Renaissance to give us a beautifully rendered and captivating portrait of Leonardo da Vinci's mother, Caterina. A masterful blend of fact and fiction, Signora da Vincimesmerizes." —Michelle Moran, Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen The latest offering from novelist Robin Maxwell, Signora da Vincifocuses on the unsung genius who was Leonardo da Vinci’s parent---his mother. Two decades ago, while working on my non-fiction Uppity Women in history series, I pegged Caterina da Vinci as a spirited female and wrote briefly about her, longing to know more. Now, thanks to Maxwell, we get a superbly imagined portrait of a woman living in turbulent times who boldly behaved as few dared. The book does justice to Caterina’s intellectual curiosity as well as her maternal instincts toward the son who was torn from her. She moved in a world that included the glittering Medicis and the villainous Savonarola, all of whom are well-limned in this sparkling epic. Set in the sunshine of 15th century Tuscany, the novel continually delights with intriguing details, from the bottega workshops of the great Italian masters to the minutiae of an alchemist’s laboratory.” —Vicki Leon, Uppity Women of the Renaissance, Working IX to V, "In this exquisite gem of a novel, Robin Maxwell conjures a fascinating account of Leonardo Da Vinci's mother, a bold woman whose adventurous spirit and quest for her own truth captures the exuberance of the Italian Renaissance. Though little is known of the historical Caterina da Vinci, Maxwell's impressive research and keen storytelling skills sweep us into a very plausible account of a young alchemist's daughter whose unfortunate love affair brings her the greatest love of her life - her genius son - as well as the opportunity to escape the restrictions of her gender and enter a seductive garden of philosophy, art, learning, and danger. From the dusty streets of Vinci to the glories of Lorenzo Il Magnifico's Florence and the conspiratorial halls of Rome and Milan, Signora da Vinci is a tour de force celebration of one woman's unquenchable ardor for knowledge and of a secret world that historical fiction readers rarely see." -C.W. Gortner, author of The Last Queen "A glorious novel of fifteenth century Florence, utterly engrossing and glittering with color. Lorenzo the Magnificent, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and his courageous, passionate mother, Caterina walk through the pages of this book, radiating life and touching the heart. I will never see the Mona Lisa with the same eyes again. Robin Maxwell has a stunning achievement in Signora Da Vinci ." -Sandra Worth, author of The King's Daughter " Signora da Vinci is without a doubt the best historical fiction I have read all year. In her most remarkable novel yet, Robin Maxwell takes us back to the turbulent times of the Italian Renaissance to give us a beautifully rendered and captivating portrait of Leonardo da Vinci's mother, Caterina. A masterful blend of fact and fiction, Signora da Vinci mesmerizes." -Michelle Moran, Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen "The latest offering from novelist Robin Maxwell, Signora da Vinci focuses on the unsung genius who was Leonardo da Vinci's parent---his mother. Two decades ago, while working on my non-fiction Uppity Women in history series, I pegged Caterina da Vinci as a spirited female and wrote briefly about her, longing to know more. Now, thanks to Maxwell, we get a superbly imagined portrait of a woman living in turbulent times who boldly behaved as few dared. The book does justice to Caterina's intellectual curiosity as well as her maternal instincts toward the son who was torn from her. She moved in a world that included the glittering Medicis and the villainous Savonarola, all of whom are well- limned in this sparkling epic. Set in the sunshine of 15th century Tuscany, the novel continually delights with intriguing details, from the bottega workshops of the great Italian masters to the minutiae of an alchemist's laboratory." -Vicki Leon, Uppity Women of the Renaissance, Working IX to V, In this exquisite gem of a novel, Robin Maxwell conjures a fascinating account of Leonardo Da Vinci's mother, a bold woman whose adventurous spirit and quest for her own truth captures the exuberance of the Italian Renaissance. Though little is known of the historical Caterina da Vinci, Maxwell's impressive research and keen storytelling skills sweep us into a very plausible account of a young alchemist's daughter whose unfortunate love affair brings her the greatest love of her life - her genius son - as well as the opportunity to escape the restrictions of her gender and enter a seductive garden of philosophy, art, learning, and danger. From the dusty streets of Vinci to the glories of Lorenzo Il Magnifico's Florence and the conspiratorial halls of Rome and Milan, Signora da Vinciis a tour de force celebration of one woman's unquenchable ardor for knowledge and of a secret world that historical fiction readers rarely see.” —C.W. Gortner, author of The Last Queen "A glorious novel of fifteenth century Florence, utterly engrossing and glittering with color. Lorenzo the Magnificent, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and his courageous, passionate mother, Caterina walk through the pages of this book, radiating life and touching the heart. I will never see the Mona Lisawith the same eyes again. Robin Maxwell has a stunning achievement in Signora Da Vinci." —Sandra Worth, author of The King's Daughter "Signora da Vinciis without a doubt the best historical fiction I have read all year. In her most remarkable novel yet, Robin Maxwell takes us back to the turbulent times of the Italian Renaissance to give us a beautifully rendered and captivating portrait of Leonardo da Vinci's mother, Caterina. A masterful blend of fact and fiction, Signora da Vincimesmerizes." —Michelle Moran, Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen The latest offering from novelist Robin Maxwell, Signora da Vincifocuses on the unsung genius who was Leonardo da Vinci’s parent---his mother. Two decades ago, while working on my non-fiction Uppity Women in history series, I pegged Caterina da Vinci as a spirited female and wrote briefly about her, longing to know more. Now, thanks to Maxwell, we get a superbly imagined portrait of a woman living in turbulent times who boldly behaved as few dared. The book does justice to Caterina’s intellectual curiosity as well as her maternal instincts toward the son who was torn from her. She moved in a world that included the glittering Medicis and the villainous Savonarola, all of whom are well- limned in this sparkling epic. Set in the sunshine of 15th century Tuscany, the novel continually delights with intriguing details, from the bottega workshops of the great Italian masters to the minutiae of an alchemist’s laboratory.” —Vicki Leon, Uppity Women of the Renaissance, Working IX to V
Copyright Date
2009
Lccn
2008-030630
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
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