Summary
Beauty can be a gift…or a wicked temptation…
So it is for Filippo Lippi, growing up in Renaissance Florence. He has a talent - not only can he see the beauty in everything, he can capture it, paint it. But while beauty can seduce you, and art can transport you - it cannot always feed you or protect you.
To survive, Pippo Lippi, orphan, street urchin, budding rogue, must first become Fra Filippo Lippi: Carmelite friar, man of God. His life will take him down two paths at once. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781409129967 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1409129969 |
| Author: | Philip Kazan |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Orion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 8 November 2016 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
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A celebration of the senses: what Patrick Suskind’s PERFUME did for scents, this does for flavours. A love story which will also appeal to fans of Joanne Harris’ CHOCOLAT … The ultimate foodie version of PERFUME, this is an addictive page-turner filled with lavish literary gastro-porn - RED magazine on APPETITE
Vivid period atmosphere, colourful personalities and stirring action - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH on APPETITEKazan’s rich, sensuous prose is always a pleasure - SUNDAY TIMES on APPETITEA delicious and mouth-watering read, this is a novel which engages all the senses - NEW BOOKS MAGAZINE on APPETITEAbout The Author
Philip Kazan
Philip Kazan is an informed historian, a passionate cook and a keen traveller. He brings real gusto and humanity to his writing.
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