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Synopsis
The Palio: Siena's famously dangerous and hard-fought horse race. A year of planning, ten riders, three circuits of the piazza -- and all over in a single moment. But this year, for two of the women watching, far more than the coveted prize is at stake. For Pia of the Tolomei, the most beautiful woman in Siena, the Palio is her last hope of escaping a violent marriage. For Violante de Medici, it marks the start of what her enemies intend to be her last month as governess of the city. Isolated in her palace, surrounded by conspirators, she must find the courage to uncover a plot that threatens her very existence. The trumpets sound. And into the piazza rides an unknown horseman, clad in the colours of the Tower contrada. What he does during the race will not only change the lives of Pia and Violante, but alter the course of the Medici dynasty itself. Alive with all the colour and rich historical detail that marks Marina Fiorato's work, Daughter of Siena is a dramatic and compelling story of treachery, courage and the power of love.
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Review
Praise for "The Botticelli Secret "and "The Glassblower of Murano"
"[Fiorato] brings the beauty and danger of 17th-century Venice vividly to life...Those who enjoy intrigue and European history will be easily drawn into this romantic story."--"PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "ON "THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
""Fiorato crafts a historical novel in the style of "Girl with a Pearl Earring "blended with painting as code a la "The Da Vinci Code.""--"LIBRARY JOURNAL "ON "THE BOTTICELLI SECRET "
"An intriguing mix of history, mystery, art, music, poetry, romance, and politics...Writing with charm and authenticity, Fiorato produces a blend of historical mystery and modern romance that is thoroughly entertaining." --"BOOKLIST "ON "THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO""" "Marina Fiorato has fashioned a tale of artistry, love, and intrigue....From its mysterious, highly crafted opening to its stunning, riveting culmination, it took my breath away.""--SUSAN VREELAND, AUTHOR OF GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO "
"A compelling story, richly detailed, with wonderful, memorably drawn characters." "--DIANE HAEGER, AUTHOR OF THE RUBY RING ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO "
"Marina Fiorato has beautifully recreated the bright, glittering world of the seventeenth-century glassblower, and nestled it surely within a compelling contemporary romance." "--JEANNE KALOGRIDIS, AUTHOR OF THE BORGIA BRIDE ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO"
[Fiorato] brings the beauty and danger of 17th-century Venice vividly to life Those who enjoy intrigue and European history will be easily drawn into this romantic story. "PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO"
Fiorato crafts a historical novel in the style of "Girl with a Pearl Earring "blended with painting as code a la "The Da Vinci Code." "LIBRARY JOURNAL ON THE BOTTICELLI SECRET"
An intriguing mix of history, mystery, art, music, poetry, romance, and politics Writing with charm and authenticity, Fiorato produces a blend of historical mystery and modern romance that is thoroughly entertaining. "BOOKLIST ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO"
Marina Fiorato has fashioned a tale of artistry, love, and intrigue....From its mysterious, highly crafted opening to its stunning, riveting culmination, it took my breath away. "SUSAN VREELAND, AUTHOR OF GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO"
A compelling story, richly detailed, with wonderful, memorably drawn characters. "DIANE HAEGER, AUTHOR OF THE RUBY RING ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO"
Marina Fiorato has beautifully recreated the bright, glittering world of the seventeenth-century glassblower, and nestled it surely within a compelling contemporary romance. "JEANNE KALOGRIDIS, AUTHOR OF THE BORGIA BRIDE ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO""
[Fiorato] brings the beauty and danger of 17th-century Venice vividly to life Those who enjoy intrigue and European history will be easily drawn into this romantic story. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
Fiorato crafts a historical novel in the style of Girl with a Pearl Earring blended with painting as code a la The Da Vinci Code. LIBRARY JOURNAL ON THE BOTTICELLI SECRET
An intriguing mix of history, mystery, art, music, poetry, romance, and politics Writing with charm and authenticity, Fiorato produces a blend of historical mystery and modern romance that is thoroughly entertaining. BOOKLIST ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
Marina Fiorato has fashioned a tale of artistry, love, and intrigue....From its mysterious, highly crafted opening to its stunning, riveting culmination, it took my breath away. SUSAN VREELAND, AUTHOR OF GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
A compelling story, richly detailed, with wonderful, memorably drawn characters. DIANE HAEGER, AUTHOR OF THE RUBY RING ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
Marina Fiorato has beautifully recreated the bright, glittering world of the seventeenth-century glassblower, and nestled it surely within a compelling contemporary romance. JEANNE KALOGRIDIS, AUTHOR OF THE BORGIA BRIDE ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
""[Fiorato] brings the beauty and danger of 17th-century Venice vividly to life...Those who enjoy intrigue and European history will be easily drawn into this romantic story." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
"Fiorato crafts a historical novel in the style of Girl with a Pearl Earring blended with painting as code a la The Da Vinci Code." --LIBRARY JOURNAL ON THE BOTTICELLI SECRET
"An intriguing mix of history, mystery, art, music, poetry, romance, and politics...Writing with charm and authenticity, Fiorato produces a blend of historical mystery and modern romance that is thoroughly entertaining." --BOOKLIST ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
"Marina Fiorato has fashioned a tale of artistry, love, and intrigue....From its mysterious, highly crafted opening to its stunning, riveting culmination, it took my breath away." --SUSAN VREELAND, AUTHOR OF GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
"A compelling story, richly detailed, with wonderful, memorably drawn characters." --DIANE HAEGER, AUTHOR OF THE RUBY RING ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
"Marina Fiorato has beautifully recreated the bright, glittering world of the seventeenth-century glassblower, and nestled it surely within a compelling contemporary romance." --JEANNE KALOGRIDIS, AUTHOR OF THE BORGIA BRIDE ON THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO
Book Description
The fourth unforgettable historical love story set in Italy from Marina Fiorato, author of the bestseller THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO. For fans of Philippa Gregory, Sarah Dunant and Alison Weir.
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- ISBN 10 1848545746
- ISBN 13 9781848545748
- BindingPaperback
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