{"product_id":"cardinal-virtues-italian-renaissance-mystery-paperback","title":"Cardinal Virtues: Italian Renaissance Mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Herman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeonardo is weary.\u003cbr\u003eThe tremor in his hand inhibits his ability to paint.\u003cbr\u003eHis eyesight is failing.\u003cbr\u003eThe ravages of age depress him.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat better way to learn from history than with a good story based in fact. Mr. Herman has done extensive research not only into the history of the Renaissance but he has created an in-depth portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, the man and the artist, throughout this series. The light is dimming on this extraordinary life and we are witness. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeonardo is going through a dark night of soul! He is obsessed with accomplishing all he can in his few remaining years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow the threat of violence forces him to leave his home in Florence to take up residence in Milan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe new Pope, Julius II is not popular. His enemies are legion and they conspire in secrecy with a deadly poison. Suspects are tortured and executed. The investigation is narrowing and the conspirators are getting nervous. They need to deflect suspicion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeonardo is a convenient candidate... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe is known to work with poisons in his workshop. So, it is with great weariness and a heavy heart that he turns his attention to clearing his name by searching for the source of the poison. He discovers the ingredients in an ancient text and this leads him to expose an old enemy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce again the mystery is solved and once again Leonardo is in need of sanctuary from those looking to destroy him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eItaly has become too dangerous for him but where can he go to find peace in his final years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnother thrilling adventure with insight into the humanity and vulnerability of a genius. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnjoy this second to last book in a series based on the life of Leonardo.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67939603185971,"sku":"9781651496886","price":28.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ZLLiorzD6E9781651496886.webp?v=1793955037","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/cardinal-virtues-italian-renaissance-mystery-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}