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Lädt ... The Queen's Gambitvon Diane A. S. Stuckart
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This was a fairly good book, I enjoyed a lot of the history and some glimpses into the world of Leonardo da Vinci and his young apprentices. I must admit to not much caring about the mystery, the development of the person killed wasn't there so I never really cared. Dino, the apprentice, was a fun character so I might go back to the series to see what happens there and hope that the mystery writing gets a little better. Dino, a young woman masquerading as a boy so that she can study under Leonardo da Vinci, serves as his assistant inside and outside his workshop. Leonardo's patron, Duke Sforza, charged Leonardo with investigating and uncovering the murderer of the duke's cousin. Palace intrigue complicates and twists everything. When the Duke of Milan's cousin dies during a human chess game, the Duke charges his court engineer, Leonardo da Vinci, with investigating the crime. Leonardo is assisted by his apprentice, Dino, who discovered the body. Dino is thrilled with the opportunity to spend significant time with the master, but is also apprehensive that increased attention from Leonardo might expose a closely held secret. This is an entertaining novel, but it's not one that will linger in my memory. The author has avoided anachronisms that mar other authors' attempts at recreating a historical era, yet the sense of place and time isn't particularly strong. The investigation lacks focus and seems to stall in places. Leonardo never seems comfortable with his detective persona. Leonardo's apprentices are some of the strongest characters in the book, and I enjoyed the dynamics of their relationships. Dino's character is well developed, and Dino's secret is the most interesting aspect of the book for me, and it's enough of a hook to entice me to read the next book in the series. keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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Fiction.
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HTML:??A welcome way to spend an adventurous time in Renaissance Italy.???Margaret Frazer As Court Engineer to the Duke of Milan, Leonardo DaVinci turns his superior mind to a variety of pursuits??from advances in painting to the invention of war machines. And with his favorite apprentice Dino to aid him, his keen intellect is perfect for sleuthing. . . . 1483. Milan, province of Lombardy. On a royal whim, Ludovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan, orders a living chess game to be enacted by members of his court. DaVinci conjures the spectacle in a single night, but his latest success turns bitter when one of the ??pieces? is murdered. With even the Duke??s closest advisors suspect to treachery, DaVinci is the only man Sforza can trust to conduct the investigation. With his scrupulous eye for detail, DaVinci uncovers a vile nest of secrets??and danger??but the most surprising secret of all may be the true identity of his most talented, most trusted apprentice. . . . ??Impressive . . . Vivid.???Publishers Weekly (starred review) ??Readers can expect plenty of intrigue and danger in this refreshing new seri Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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La recreación y la utilización de los inventos de Leonardo da Vinci para resolver el misterio son un incentivo más para leer este libro, muy bien tramado, con humor inteligente, con ritmo y sencillez, con giros bien tramados y sorpresas idóneas para atrapar al lector amante del género, desde la primera línea hasta el final.