Turning the World to Stone – The Life of Caterina Sforza Part One 1472 to 1488
by Kelly Evans
Blurb:
Vilified by history, Caterina Sforza learned early that her life was not her own. Married at age ten, she was a pawn in the ever-changing political environment of Renaissance Italy.
Resigned to her life as a fifteenth-century wife, Caterina adapted to the role she was expected to play: raising and educating her children, helping the poor in her new home, and turning a blind eye to her husband’s increasingly shameful behaviour. But Fate had other plans for her, and soon Caterina’s path would be plagued by murder, betrayal, and heartbreak.
“Could I write all, the world would turn to stone.”
Snippet:
Turning the World to Stone Snippet Sixteen
The April sun shone down warmly, and Caterina lifted her face, feeling the heat as it soaked into her skin. She’d have to remember to use something to protect against freckles, she reminded herself. They left the back of the palace and, linking arms, made their way around the side toward the front.
“His hair is very long,” Luisa whispered.
“So are many men’s.” Caterina continued spying on the artist. She’d been told his name was Leonardo, from a small town to the west of Florence called Vinci. His hair was overly long, and he wore it tied at the back with a simple leather thong, but it suited his thin face. She could see his focus, the way his eyes narrowed in fierce concentration and wondered what it would be like to be stared at in such a manner.
“Let’s go and greet him,” Luisa said. “All artists enjoy talking about their work.” Before Caterina could say anything, her friend had stepped out from behind the corner of the building and was striding toward the man.
Caterina hesitated and took a few steps, then stopped. Leonardo had heard Luisa and was now looking up at them both from the far end of the courtyard. She had no choice but to follow her friend.
“Countess.” He bowed his head at her as she approached. The movement caused his bound hair to fall over one shoulder, and he unconsciously shrugged it back.
“You know who I am?”
“Of course, Madonna.” Da Vinci tilted his head and raised his eyebrows. “Your adventures in Rome do not go unnoticed by the rest of us, be assured.”
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Born in Canada of Scottish extraction, Kelly Evans graduated in History and English then moved to England where she worked in the financial sector. While in London Kelly continued her studies in history, concentrating on Medieval History, and travelled extensively through Eastern and Western Europe.
Kelly is now back in Canada with her husband Max and a rescue cat. She writes full-time, focussing on illuminating little-known women in history with fascinating stories. When not working on her novels, Kelly writes Described Video scripts for visually impaired individuals, plays oboe, and enjoys old sci-fi movies.
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Thank you very much for hosting Kelly Evans today, Mary! Such a fabulous excerpt.
Cathie xo
The Coffee Pot Book Club
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Welcome, Cathie!
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