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In Renaissance Italy, intrigue is as intricate as carved cathedral doors, but none is so captivating as that surrounding the prized Wind Dancer, the lost treasure of a family--and of the man who will stop at nothing to reclaim it. Lionello Andreas is bound by his vow to guard the exquisite statue. But to recover what is rightfully his, he will need the help of a thief--one he can control body and soul. He finds his answer on the treacherous backstreets of Florence, in a sharp-witted young woman whose poverty leaves her no choice. But in the end, the allure of the Wind Dancer, and the ruthlessness of those who would possess her, will catapult them both into a terrifying realm where death may be the most merciful escape.
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I like Johansen because her characters are not static - they evolve throughout the story - becoming stronger all the time. She's not too squemish about revenge either.
What I regretted was the manner in which nearly all the supporting characters were killed off, especially little Paolo - It seemed so cruel but it was actually crucial for the plot and for demonstrating the ruthlessness of the Borgias
Well, not too long ago as I was cleaning, I found this book and thought that maybe I should give another attempt at reading it, considering the fact that I actually paid money for it.
I read and read; I couldn't put it down. Sanchia's attitude towards her enslavement definitely does change. Sanchia also becomes a very strong woman. I felt that she grew much wiser after that unfortunate incident at Solinari (sp?).
This book is definitely a must read! I felt connected with the characters, and every single one of the characters were as every bit as interesting as the hero and heroine, Lion and Sanchia. However, Lorenzo is by far my favorite character. Perhaps it's his witty words that bring him out the most. At first, you think he's emotionless and hides behind his jokes and sarcasm. But is he? Near the end your have an entirely different attitude towards him. He really does show his true colors.
Beware that this book has many unfortunate events, some almost unbelieveably outrageous. Your reaction may be-- "NO WAY! How could Johansen possibly do this to us?!"
You should definitey get this book! And I hope I didn't give too much away in this review :/
The hero is not perfect, and is not a knight in shining armor; no one is entirely good or entirely evil, just complex people in a primitive time, trying to live and be happy. This makes the characters so much more intricate, convincing, and fascinating - - and the book a much more engrossing read.
I wasn't expecting this at first read, and it took me a while to adjust; I found the secondary characters more likeable and compelling than the primary couple. Re-reading, I found them all fascinating, although I quite agreed with the 'official' review above - - the Lorenzo character steals the show.
The best feature: the human relationships. The author shows how historical and personal events often/always spring from the simple human motives: jealousy, spite, lust, love, mastery, competition, desire to win the fair maiden. These are the forces that shape history.
I enjoyed the story every much and marveled at the plot twists. There was good character development too. As the story progressed, you found out more about the inner feelings of the characters through the events that happened. All characters were very well developed, Sanchia, Lion, Lorenzo, Caterina, even Marco and Bianca. I particularly liked the sense of humour of Lorenzo.
The unfolding events will grip you and send you feeling the anguish and horror experienced by the characters. Unlike a war, the casualties may be faceless victims, but the author had built the characters so well that you will empathise with their grief, mourn their loss and admire their courage.
Other than the tormenting unfortunate events in the story, the love between Lion and Sanchia was full of tormenting anguish and frustration with the circumstances. Oh, I so love the lead characters!
Unforgettable.....
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