{"product_id":"the-painters-apprentice-special-edition","title":"The Painter's Apprentice (signed special edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Painter's Apprentice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" class=\"a-size-extra-large\" id=\"ebooksProductTitle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e A Novel of 16th-Century Venice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 100%; color: orange;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e702\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Special Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardcover special edition, custom printed in the United Kingdom in a small run, with marbled page edges, a satin ribbon marker, and a full-color book jacket. I sign every copy by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have only a few copies of each title. Want all seven? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/special-edition-bundle\"\u003eSpecial Edition Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e is the better value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-size-extra-large\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-size-extra-large\"\u003eA tale of art, love, and plague in Renaissance Venice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWould you rather sacrifice your livelihood, your lover, or your life? When the Black Death comes knocking on your door, you’d better decide quickly.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"Venice\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3807\/8621\/files\/MFquatrefoils_480x480.jpg?v=1701099890\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVenice, 1510\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaria Bartolini wants nothing more than to carry on her father’s legacy as a master gilder. Instead, her father has sent her away from the only home she’s ever known to train as an apprentice to Master Trevisan, a renowned painter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhen the painter’s servants uncover the real reason why Maria has been sent away, they threaten to reveal a secret that could tear down her family and the future of their trade. She is forced to buy the servants’ silence, but as their greed steadily grows, Maria resorts to more desperate measures. She questions whether her heart’s desire is worth risking her family, her trade, and her future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBut Maria’s sacrifices may amount to nothing if the plague arrives on her father’s doorstep before she is able to get back home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFrom the USA Today bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gondola Maker \u003c\/i\u003ecomes a rich tale of Renaissance Venice, a heroine with a lust for life, and love against all odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e____________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p5\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Our Readers...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 100%; color: orange;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e A gorgeous visit to Renaissance Venice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean Rylands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have just finished my second reading of The Painter's Apprentice - first on Kindle then in hardcover. Morelli's detailed descriptions of Renaissance Venice, wholly in the flow of the daily lives of her characters, leaves the reader feeling as though you have had the privilege of visiting the workshops and galas alike in 1510. It has been particularly valuable to re-read the author's account of the Black Death and, frankly, comforting to know that the current pandemic is merely a continuation of the many tragic events that inspire the feelings and fears that are always a part of the human condition. The crowning feat of this book is the deep caring for Maria inspired by Morelli's artful framing of the dilemmas faced by an unwed mother in this time period. To lovers of historical fiction, I highly recommend this book and the Gondola Maker. In both, you will find ample evidence of Morelli's skills in technique-driven descriptions of historical works of art but also the impressive works of a skilled storyteller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 100%; color: orange;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVenetian Art Historical Novel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Neary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE PAINTER'S APPRENTICE is a beautifully written historical novel set in 1510 Venice. As a painter, I enjoyed learning about the art of gilding which was paramount to the story of Maria, who desires nothing more than to carry on her beloved trade. The pages are filled with intrigue, forbidden love, and the bubonic plague. As the plot thickens and the stakes intensify, this book will keep you turning the pages in anticipation of Maria's fate. Laura Morelli has crafted an exceptional story, one that should not be missed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 100%; color: orange;\"\u003e★★★★★ \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you are a lover of Italy or know a lover of Italy, this is a fantastic read...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eItaly Guru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI raced through this book, not because I was desperate to finish, but because I really wanted to know what was going to happen to Maria and her forbidden lover, Cristiano. Morelli's background as a historian shines through with details sprinkled in that draw the reader deep into the heart of Renaissance Venice. Readers of her previous novel, \"The Gondola Maker,\" will recognize a familiar character in the painter Maria goes to work for. I love how Morelli tied the books together--definitely standalone, but a real treat for fans of her work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you are a lover or know a lover of Italy, this is a fantastic read, well-paced, historically delightful and full of romantic suspense. Can't wait for her next novel!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e____________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Edition Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover with full-color book jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarbled page edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin ribbon marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom printed in the United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-signed by Laura Morelli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Laura Morelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67965733011686,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3807\/8621\/files\/the-painters-apprentice-special-edition.jpg?v=1793997472","url":"https:\/\/lauramorellibooks.com\/products\/the-painters-apprentice-special-edition","provider":"Laura Morelli","version":"1.0","type":"link"}