My Review:
If you love
Italian history mixed with mystery, then The Sign of The Weeping Virgin is
perfect! Author Alana White uses real historical figures in this splendid
novel, setting the right mood for a story that feels incredibly real. Set in 15th c. Florence at a time
when the city was in danger of Turkish invasion, political enemies, the Church,
Guido’Antonio Vespucci and his nephew Amerigo are entangled in discovering the
mystery behind a weeping Virgin and the disappearance of a pious woman.
Sponsoring
the investigation is Lorenzo de Medici, despised by both the Church and
political enemies. Clues are everywhere-
the mystery dances through the pages as Guido’Antonio discovers, thanks to the
great Leonardo Da Vinci, how it is that the Virgin sheds tears…but who is making her do so? Is the event
related to the young woman being kidnapped by the Turks and then sold into
slavery?
This is a
fascinating story enveloped by breathtaking descriptions of Florence during the
Renaissance- Paradise for art history aficionados! This book was a real treat
for me –art, history and mystery all meshed into one beautifully written novel-
excellent prose. Although, I have to
admit that even if I found the beginning to be rather slow, once the mystery
picked up the pace and the events unraveled, I just could not put this
down. Loved it!
This review first appeared in the February Issue of HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW- Editor's Choice
An interview with Alana White can be found HERE.
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