The Madonna of the almonds. [large print]

The Madonna of the almonds. [large print]

By
Fiorato, Marina.

Publication Date
2009

Subject Term
Widows -- Fiction.
 
Large type books.

Genre
Historical fiction.

Summary
Bernardino Luini, apprentice of Leonardo da Vinci, is commissioned to paint a religious fresco in the hills of Lombardy. He meets Simonetta and paints her likeness, immortalising her as the Madonna in the frescoes in her church. She reciprocates by creating a drink from the juice of almonds - the famous Amaretto di Saronno.

Language
English

ISBN
9780753184936


LibraryCollectionCollectionCall Number
St. John's - A.C. HunterADULT FIC LP - BASEMENTAdult Fiction Large Print - BasementFIC FIO