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A sweeping novel of renaissance italy, the master of verona follows pietro alaghieri, eldest son of the poet dante, as hes caught up by the charisma and genius of veronas ruler, cangrande della scala. Based on the plays of william shakespeare and the poetry of dante, the master of verona is a sweeping novel of renaissance italy. David blixts first novel, master of verona, keeps you rivetted with amazing action sequences, intricately crafted characters, and wonderfully refined details into a world id never known. David blixts story tells the tale of pietro, the son of dante alighieri of inferno fame, canagrande della scala, the ruler of verona, and even the beginnings of the montaguecapulet feud. See the complete starcrossd series book list in order, box sets or. The first was that i hadnt finished reading this book bad blog tour participant but another reason was that i really, really loved that book. The master of verona audiobook david blixt audible. The starcrossd book series by david blixt includes books the master of verona, voice of the falconer, fortunes fool, and several more. The master of verona book by david blixt 4 available.
Intricate plotting, wellstaged scenes, and colorful descriptions enhance head spinning but lively entertainment. David blixt has 23 books on goodreads with 8111 ratings. Filled with swashbuckling adventure and unrequited love, this epic journey recalls the best of bernard cornwell, sharon kay penman, and dorothy dunnett. Blixt currently serves as an artistic associate at the michigan shakespeare. Upon the death of his elder brother in 14, pietro alaghieri, 17, is thrust headlong.
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