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Object of Desire: A Novel of Leonardo da Vinci and Nazi Art Theft (standalone)
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THE LAST TESTAMENT OF RAPHAEL OF URBINO series:
The Duchess
The Lady with the Unicorn
The Wool Trader’s Wife
The Courtier
The Baker’s Daughter
“Historical fiction at its best.”
“Laura Morelli has done her research, or perhaps she was an Italian carpenter in another life. One can literally smell and feel the grain of finely turned wood in her hands.”
“Delicious to read and artfully photographed…as appealing as the beautiful Italian products that it so enticingly describes.”
“I'm a big fan of Venice, so I appreciate Laura Morelli's special knowledge of the city, the period, and the process of gondola-making. An especially compelling story.”
“Full of historical information, advice on avoiding scams, and ways to pack it all up to take home…”
“Offers travelers a complete guide of what to buy where when in Italy.”
“Laura Morelli has set out to make you an expert in handmade crafts.”
“Sixteenth-century Venice is the star of Laura Morelli's well-crafted historical novel about the heir to the city's most renowned gondola builder.”
“The heir to a gondola empire rejects his birthright in this fascinating glimpse into Renaissance Venice.”
"A compelling and panoramic view of Venice at the height of its wealth, power, and glamor. Highly recommended."
"Even for those not planning a trip to Venice, the book is a treat."
"Fluidly written, interspersed with stunning photographs, and filled with fascinating historical tidbits about the city and its crafts"
"A good choice for any shopper headed to the land of sun and wine"
"Laura Morelli's research is thorough and her observations engaging"
"Period detail is woven seamlessly throughout...a vivid, transportive novel."
"A story rich in art and love, tempered by sacrifice in Venice in 1510."
“Laura Morelli has set out to make you an expert in handmade crafts.”
“I'm a big fan of Venice, so I appreciate Laura Morelli's special knowledge of the city, the period, and the process of gondola-making. An especially compelling story.”
“Historical fiction at its best.”
“Laura Morelli has done her research, or perhaps she was an Italian carpenter in another life. One can literally smell and feel the grain of finely turned wood in her hands.”
"Laura Morelli's research is thorough and her observations engaging"
"Even for those not planning a trip to Venice, the book is a treat."
"A good choice for any shopper headed to the land of sun and wine"
"Period detail is woven seamlessly throughout...a vivid, transportive novel."
“Sixteenth-century Venice is the star of Laura Morelli's well-crafted historical novel about the heir to the city's most renowned gondola builder.”
“Delicious to read and artfully photographed…as appealing as the beautiful Italian products that it so enticingly describes.”
“Full of historical information, advice on avoiding scams, and ways to pack it all up to take home…”
"A compelling and panoramic view of Venice at the height of its wealth, power, and glamor. Highly recommended."
“Offers travelers a complete guide of what to buy where when in Italy.”
"Fluidly written, interspersed with stunning photographs, and filled with fascinating historical tidbits about the city and its crafts"
"A story rich in art and love, tempered by sacrifice in Venice in 1510."
“The heir to a gondola empire rejects his birthright in this fascinating glimpse into Renaissance Venice.”
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[…] on the flight to Montreal, I began to read an advanced copy of Laura Morelli’s latest novel, The Painter’s Apprentice. Set in 1510 Venice, the story is rich with art history from that era. A lesson which added much […]