Los cisnes de Leonardo

Sexual and political intrigue drive Essex's intricate novel starring 15th-century Italian sisters Isabella and Beatrice d'Este. Isabella, the elder, more accomplished sister, is engaged to a minor aristocrat, while Beatrice is intended for the future duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza. Blond, beautiful, politically astute, and a patron of the arts, elder sister Isabella will do everything in her power to obtain what she believes is her right: to reign in one of the most advanced cities of her time and to be immortalized by Master Leonardo da Vinci. And so, Isabella encourages her brother-in-law's infatuated overtures. Sexy, inspiring, and intelligent, their story of love, intrigue, and art is truly unforgettable.Essex, Karen is the author of 'Los cisnes de Leonardo', published 2007 under ISBN 9788466310123 and ISBN 8466310126.