by Karen Essex · Arrow · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780099493068
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«Leonardo's Swans» is the historical novel by Karen Essex, published by Arrow in paperback (432 pages, in English).
Set in Renaissance Italy, the novel narrates the rivalry between sisters Isabella and Beatrice d'Este for the favour of Ludovico, Duke of Milan, and for being immortalised by Leonardo da Vinci. At court, love, ambition and politics intertwine as times of war approach.
The first edition of the novel dates from 2006; this English edition appeared in 2007. The action takes place in Italy at the end of the 15th century.
A read for those who enjoy courtly intrigues, the Italian Renaissance and rivalries between powerful women.
Karen Essex is an American historical novelist, a screenwriter, and journalist.
