Donatello’s Golden Boy
Donatello’s Golden Boy by Peter Scammell, published by Xlibris Corporation LLC on March 10, 2015, is a historical fiction work comprising 234 pages. The narrative centers around a 530-year-old Florentine manuscript and sketches that emerge in the Baltic Seaport of Lubeck. Fine arts lecturer Elizabeth Harrington is approached by a former student to help authenticate these renaissance writings and drawings, prompting her to collaborate with her mentor, the Professor. As they translate the manuscript from Latin, they uncover the significance of this ancient text and its artistic illustrations.
Readers will find a rich exploration of renaissance intrigue, power, and art as Harrington and her mentor delve into the mysteries surrounding the manuscript. The story reveals how this discovery connects to the broader influence of the renaissance on contemporary life. As the puzzle unfolds, the identity of Donatello’s Golden Boy becomes increasingly apparent, while the narrative hints at forces that may seek to conceal this historical secret. This edition offers a detailed look into the complexities of art and history, inviting readers to engage with the themes of authenticity and the enduring impact of the past.
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A 530-year-old Florentine manuscript and drawn sketches resurface in the Baltic Seaport of Lubeck. Fine arts lecturer Elizabeth Harrington is asked by a former student to assist his family in the task of authenticating these renaissance writings and drawings currently in their possession. Harrington enlists the help of her mentor and work colleague, the Professor. As the manuscript is translated from its original Latin and light is cast on the mystery of the ancient text and drawings, Harrington and her mentor realise the importance of this discovery. They discover that the manuscript and drawings are a renaissance puzzle in the finest tradition of renaissance intrigue, power, and art. Elizabeth Harrington explores the renaissance world-a world that still exercises considerable influence over our modern lives. As the puzzle unravels, the identity of Donatello’s Golden Boy becomes clearer. Yet there are those who would reach from their ancient graves to suppress this secret . . .
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