Leonardo is targeted for assassination and Incurs a debt to Cesare Borgia Leonardo da Vinci and his Latin tutor, the dwarf, Niccolo da Pavia return to Florence to discover a group of mysterious "mourners" are mutilating famous art by Donatello, Uccello and Botticelli. An assassination attempt on Leonardo is prevented with the help of Cesare Borgia and an investigation into the vandalism puts Leonardo and the Borgias in conflict with the Medici Family. "Artists and Assassins," explores the motives driving the vandals to destroy artifacts and examines what would bring Leonardo, an artist who called war a "bestial madness" into the service of the warlord, Cesare Borgia. If you enjoy historical mysteries that immerse you in the flavour of the period with a cast of fascinating historical figures and events you will love this book. Add "Artists and Assassins" to your library now, it is worthy of multiple reads. Please let me know what you think by leaving a review or contact me directly through the website: georgeherman.com.
About the Author: George Herman's life prepared him to be a writer. His first poem "On the Death of My Wife" was published when he was just 13 years old. His first play was a grade school assignment and from there his accomplishments include short-story writer, professional actor and director, theatre critic, columnist, composer, university professor, award winning playwright, composer, and published novelist. George grew up on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland and ran with a German gang in his neighborhood. On the streets George mastered the art of lying and thieving. However, he was saved when his writing talent caught the attention of the Jesuits who offered him a scholarship to Loyola. At Loyola George discovered a new and surprising way of life. He was introduced to social experiences that changed much of his thinking and showed him another way of living. Of course, he continued to steal because that is what he knew. To his surprise, when first caught he was told, "This will all be forgotten but you must cut it out." George discovered they meant every word and that made all the difference. George is still a liar and a thief but now his lies are a fascinating recreation of human foibles, real and imagined, and he steals our preconceived notions and awakens us to the relevance of history in our world. However, George never forgets this is entertainment so he treats the serious with levity, hoping to inject humour into history. Visit georgeherman.com to learn more.