The bumph is so good I bought this twice. Then gave the second copy...when I realised what I had done, to one of the English teachers at school.
Anyway...yes..so good I bought it twice?
Well actually..it is another book that just wanted to be read!
Luciano is a street child, living by his wits. One day "the chef" catches him stealing a pomegranate, and instead of turning him in to the "authorities" he gives him a job in his kitchen. "The Chef" is chef to the Doge of Venice in a time where there is corruption everywhere. Many are searching for answers to various questions, such as eternal life, beating ageing, turning base metals into gold. "The chef" has a copy of "the book"....but what is contained within the pages is not what the searchers are looking for. However, they do not know this, and the Doge, the Pope, and several other influential persons initiate a search for "the book". This puts "the chef" and Luciano's life in danger.
If I say more I will spoil the plot. If what you have read has caught your interest...look for this book, set in 1498, prior to the mass production of printed matter...the masses were expected to follow whatever "priests" told the to follow......like sheep...this novel explores the beginnings of the masses thinking for themselves.
And here's a link to the author's site http://www.ellenewmark.com/book.php
Labels: Elle Newmark, historical fiction