by Marina Fiorato · Porto Editora · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9789720042859
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«A Virgem das Amêndoas» is the historical novel by Marina Fiorato, published by Porto Editora in paperback (288 pages, in Portuguese).
In the sixteenth century, the painter Bernardino Luini, a disciple of Leonardo da Vinci, travels to Saronno to paint a religious fresco. There he meets Simonetta, a young widow who poses for him and becomes his muse. A forbidden love develops; meanwhile, she creates an almond liqueur that gives rise to the famous Amaretto di Saronno.
The original title of the work is «The Madonna of the Almonds»; the Portuguese edition is translated by Isabel Alves.
For readers of historical and romantic novels set in the Italian Renaissance.
Marina Fiorato is an Italian English designer, actress, film producer and author.
