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A Bolt from the Blue

por Diane A. S. Stuckart

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Third in the intriguing Leonardo da Vinci mystery series known for "capturing the essence of 15th-century Milan". As court engineer to the Duke of Milan, Leonardo da Vinci turns his superior mind to many pursuits- from outlandish contraptions to the odd murder... With war looming ever closer, the iron-fisted Duke of Milan calls upon Master da Vinci to invent the deadliest weapon ever-a flying machine. So da Vinci calls in a craftsman who happens to be father to his star apprentice, Dino. But da Vinci does not know that Dino is actually the craftsman's daughter, Delfina, who keeps her gender a secret to serve as apprentice. But as Delfina worries that her father will prove her undoing, someone murders another apprentice. Now, as her master works his brilliance, Delfina can only pray that no other apprentice- including herself-will fall victim… (más)
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I don't know if a historical mystery can also be classified as a "cozy" but it fits with this book. The book cover calls it a "Leonardo di Vinci Mystery". di Vinci really is not the crime solver however. It is Dino, his apprentice, that takes front stage.

The jacket review quotes call the book "mesmerizing" and a "tour de force". I would not go that far. I would call the book entertaining. Not only is the story itself good, but the glimpse into 15th century Italy and the world of this great artist and inventor is very enjoyable. ( )
  mysterymax | Oct 19, 2010 |
Third in Leonardo daVinci Mysteries, this book is more historical intrigue than simply a mystery. The main character is the young apprentice to Leonardo daVinci, Dino (who is the girl Delfina in disguise)and the setting is Milan, Italy in the year 1484.

Imagine having a dream ingrained in your very being so deeply that you can’t live without pursuing it. Imagine that you are a young girl in ancient times who has art in your very blood and you live to paint and draw, but your predetermined future will be to live in a small town and raise children without any hope of every pursuing your dream.

When young Delfina’s family arranges a marriage for her so she can stop dreaming and start raising children, Delfina cuts her hair, binds herself up and disguised as a boy runs away to Milan and manages an apprenticeship under the renowned Leonardo daVinci himself. She is smart and brave and quickly the ultimate Renaissance man sees “Dino’s” quick mind and she is embroiled in court politics and intrigue by his side.

This was the third in the series and without having read the prior books I understood this book fine. The brief mentions of events from the prior books only made me want to read them as well. The main idea is that Leonardo is making a secret weapon for the Duke of Milan. Leonardo recruits “Dino’s” father since he is a master wood worker and cabinetmaker.

Another apprentice, Constantin, is shot down by an arrow (bolt) from a cross bow while clutching the stolen pages from Leonardo’s sketchbook for the weapon. Apparently there is a spy for the opposing forces in their midst...

Read the rest of the review here:
http://mysterysuspence.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-bolt-from-blue-by-diane-stuck... ( )
  AFHeart | Feb 25, 2010 |
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Third in the intriguing Leonardo da Vinci mystery series known for "capturing the essence of 15th-century Milan". As court engineer to the Duke of Milan, Leonardo da Vinci turns his superior mind to many pursuits- from outlandish contraptions to the odd murder... With war looming ever closer, the iron-fisted Duke of Milan calls upon Master da Vinci to invent the deadliest weapon ever-a flying machine. So da Vinci calls in a craftsman who happens to be father to his star apprentice, Dino. But da Vinci does not know that Dino is actually the craftsman's daughter, Delfina, who keeps her gender a secret to serve as apprentice. But as Delfina worries that her father will prove her undoing, someone murders another apprentice. Now, as her master works his brilliance, Delfina can only pray that no other apprentice- including herself-will fall victim

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