Leonardo's Secret: A Novel Based on the Life of Leonardo Da Vinci
- ISBN-10
- 1947431099
- ISBN-13
- 9781947431096
- Category
- Fiction
- Pages
- 258
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-04
- Author
- Peter David Myers
Description
More than a painter¿ Renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci was the greatest genius to ever conquer the worlds of art, science, and philosophy. Writing backwards to protect his knowledge, da Vinci epitomized creativity and eccentricity.Despite being plagued with frustrations and failures, da Vinci was spurred to create, invent, research, and write no matter the cost. Sifting through sorrows and joys, da Vinci¿s world is uncovered. Finally, after five hundred years, Myers unlocks a secret just waiting to be released: the hidden truths of Leonardo da Vinci.
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