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Antonio Vivaldi Portrait of a Double Life - Book Two

420 pages
5.5"x8.5" - Softcover w/Glossy Laminate - B&W Book
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In the beginning of this sequel, Gestas and Dismas, the thieves crucified beside Jesus, add tragic depth to their lives by making the ultimate sacrifice.

To learn more about Christian history, Vivaldi accepts a papal summons and walks through Rome's tombs with the Pope, known as the Holy Mole, to uncover hidden secrets of the Church's past.

Vivaldi encounters Emperor Karl VI of the Holy Roman Empire, a pivotal moment that shapes his understanding of political intrigues and power dynamics. The talk with Karl VI is significant because it illuminates the empire's political intrigues and the delicate balance of faith and power.

Vivaldi must exercise caution to steer clear of the treacherous power struggles that could entangle him in a dangerous game of political manipulation. The encounter with Emperor Karl VI compels him to examine his ideas and ideals in the face of such overwhelming power.

Their journey reaches its climax at Castle Kuks, a vibrant crossroad where the fusion of a

Features & Details

  • CreatedJun-17-2024
  • PublishedJun-30-2024
  • Format5.5"x8.5" - Softcover w/Glossy Laminate - B&W Book
  • ThemeFiction
  • Sales TermEveryone
  • Preview Limit420 pages

About Author

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Chris Honingh [Amsterdam, 1951] is a Dutch author of poems, short stories, novellas and novels. In his native language, he has published six poetry books [Querido, Amsterdam] and many poems and short stories in Dutch and Flemish literary magazines.

Trained as an art teacher, he devoted the first thirty-five years of his life to drawing, etching and painting. Since 1985, he has focused his efforts on writing with an emphasis on English short stories in the last decade. In 2017, he published a bundle of short stories, “The Pool,” and in 2018, a novella, “The Turtle King,” followed by a historical novel “Heading North,” in 2019.

He lives in Portugal with his wife since 2022.

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