The Master of Verona - Hardcover

Blixt, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312361440 ISBN 13: 9780312361440

Publisher: St. Martin's Press, 2007

Synopsis

In 1314, seventeen year old Pietro Alighieri  travels to Verona with his father, the infamous poet Dante, at the invitation of its leader, the legendary Francesco “Cangrande” della Scala.  A sneak attack from Padua leads Pietro into his first battle, fighting alongside the charismatic Cangrande, and into a tight friendship with Mariotto Montecchio and Antonio Capulletto.  Behind the scenes, repeated attempts are made against the life of a child believed to be Cangrande’s illegitimate son and possible heir.

      Pietro is drawn into the web of intrigue around the child and the tension building between Mariotto and Antonio over a woman betrothed to one and in love with the other – a situation that will sever a friendship, divide a city, and ultimately lead to the events of the best known tragic romance in the world.

     Inspired by the plays of Shakespeare, the poetry of Dante, and the events of history, The Master of Verona is a compelling novel of politics, loyalty, conspiracy and star-crossed romance.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Shakespearean actor David Blixt traces the genesis of the famous feud between the Montagues and Capulets in this sharp, arresting novel that is completely impossible to put down.  - Michelle Moran, NEFERTITI and MADAME TUSSAUD
 
Dante's Italy and the internecine, blood-feuding struggle of the dominant families of the northern city states. This story of corruption and the quest for power is as compelling as Mario Puzo's Godfather and as thrilling as any of Rafael Sabatini's historical adventures.  - Peter Tremayne, THE CHALICE OF BLOOD

About the Author:

David Blixt is a Shakespearean actor and director.  He lives in Chicago.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0312361440
• ISBN 13: 9780312361440
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 570