The madonna of the almonds
Fiorato, Marina2012
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Young widow Simonetta tries to rebuild her family in 16th century Saronno, Lombardy. In pursuit of a means to keep her estate together, she stumbles upon a new drink made by infusing almonds into alcohol. At the same time, she encounters the talented Bernardino, the protégé of Leonardo da Vinci.
Main title:
The madonna of the almonds / Marina Fiorato.
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Imprint:
London : John Murray, 2012.
Collation:
400 p. : maps ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2009.
ISBN:
9781848547964 (pbk)184854796X (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.9'2H
Local class:
F
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1689160
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