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The Queen's Gambit Author: Diane A.S. Stuckart Published: January 2, 2008 by Berkley Prime Crime Series Name: A Leonardo da Vinci Mystery Category: Historical Mystery Main Character: Leonardo da Vinci, Delfina (Dino) della Fazia This first installment in an all-new historical mystery series features Leonardo da Vinci as a 15th century crime fighter. Assisted by his loyal apprentice, Dino, the Renaissance man sets out to discover who murdered the cousin of his patron, the Duke of Milan, during a living chess match. Along the way, he encounters all the politics and intrigue expected of a noble court, while still finding time to paint the occasional fresco or invent one of his famous machines. Publishers Weekly gives The Queen's Gambit a starred review and calls it "an impressive debut…that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next volume." |
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