Ross kings delightful, rabelaisian novel recounts the adventures of young g. Kings first novel, domino, 1995, tells the story of a castrato singer seen through the experience of an aspiring painter in the. By the author of the new york timess bestsellers michelangelo and the popes ceiling, brunelleschis dome, and the awardwinning novel, exlibris. This book tells the story of george cautley, a painter seeking to make his fortune in 17th century london. Philosopher of power, and two novels, ex libris and domino. Domino book by ross king half price books marketplace. Ross king s delightful, rabelaisian novel recounts the adventures of young g. Ross king s delightful, rabelaisian novel recounts the adventures of young george cautley, an aspiring artist who, as he makes his way through londons high society, finds that nothing is as it seems and everyone wears a disguise. Ross king is the author of the highly praised michelangelo and the popes ceiling and brunelleschis dome, a celebrated account of how the renaissance architect brunelleschi constructed the dome of santa maria del fiore in florence. I recommend that if you like ross king, read his later books. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. There was nothing so dangerous to a king or an emperor as a book. See all books authored by ross king, including brunelleschis dome.
The first novel by the author of the acclaimed brunelleschis dome. I love historical fiction, particularly when, as in ross king s case, a mystery is involved. Domino has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. How a renaissance genius reinvented architecture, and michelangelo and the popes ceiling, and more on. Domino is the story of the mysterious and beautiful lady beauclair, the. I have read many books involving english history, still, i feel exlibris painted a picture more vividly of life in the mid1600s. Domino by king, ross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Among his books are brunelleschis dome 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling 2002, the judgment of paris governor generals award, 2006, and leonardo and the last supper governor generals award, 2012. Ross king, indeed, does much more than paint a portrait of a time long gone, but brings it to life, with an immediancy that only very fine historical writers can achieve. In this, his first book, ross king doesnt give the reader any reason to care about the fate of the characters. The result is a delightful book that overturns many legends.
Ross king deftly stitches modern michelangelo scholarship into his fluent and gripping narrative. Ross kings delightful, rabelaisian novel recounts the adventures of young george. Domino is the story of the inscrutable and beautiful lady beauclair, the castrato singer tristano, and the unworldly cautley, and eleanora, mistress and muse. The mysteries and unexpected plot twists of the book are enjoyable enough, but at times they. A comingofage tale, a comedy of manners, a witty, penetrating and occasionally dark satire, as well as a thriller.
Buy domino by king, ross from amazons fiction books store. Nominated for a national book critics circle award in 2003 in the category of critisicm, in michelangelo and the. He began his career by writing two works of historical fiction in the 1990s, later turning to nonfiction, and has since written several critically acclaimed and bestselling historical works. Ross king s most popular book is michelangelo and the popes ceiling. Ross king is the bestselling author of nonfiction books on italian, french and canadian.
In the course of his london adventures, cautley encounters the mysterious, veiled lady beauclair who, while posing. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Yet domino was so tortured in its language, presumably an attempt to recreate the cadence of 18th english, i couldnt complete it. That the two are the very robbers he seeks to avoid is obvious, and his subsequent mugging is. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Ross king born july 16, 1962 is a canadian novelist and nonfiction writer. In 200203, two books of his were published in the united states, domino, about the w. Id read the judgment of paris a work of nonfiction set in mid 19th visual arts scene of paris, by ross king and unreservedly loved it. Among his books are brunelleschis dome 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling 2002, the judgment of paris governor generals award, 2006, and leonardo. Outlandish hats and hairstyles, towering wigs, genderblurring masquerades these are among the numerous excellent reasons to pick up ross king s domino.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. After meeting the mysterious and beautiful lady beauclair at a society ball, george cautley, a hapless young artist adrift in the gilded world of 1770s london, paints her portrait. Outlandish hats and hairstyles, towering wigs, genderblurring masqueradesthese are among the numerous excellent reasons to pick up ross king s domino. He has also written two novels, domino and ex libris. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Exlibris was a satisfying, and rewarding read for at least 300 of its 392 pages paperback edition. Ross king author of michelangelo and the popes ceiling. In an early scene from ross king s new novel, domino, our hapless narrator, george cautley, is led down an overgrown path by two companions in hopes of avoiding an encounter with highwaymen. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Domino ebook by ross king 9781446466681 rakuten kobo. Born and raised in canada, ross king has lived in england since 1992. Praise outlandish hats and hairstyles, towering wigs, genderblurring masqueradesthese are among the numerous excellent reasons to pick up ross king s domino. The supposed mystery is a domino itself a trumped up, unimportant story masquerading as a fascinating life story that is not even interesting. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.
In 200203, two books of his were published in the united states, domino, about the world of masquerades and opera in 18th century london and the new york times bestselling michela. A novel by king, ross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 200203, two books of his were published in the united states, domino, about the world of masquerades and opera in 18th century london and the new york times bestselling michelangelo and the popes ceiling. Ross kings delightful, rabelaisian novel recounts the adventures of young george cautley, an aspiring artist who, as he makes his way. He has also published two novels domino and exlibris, a biography of. That the two are the very robbers he seeks to avoid is obvious, and his subsequent mugging is as inevitable as it is comical. His first novel, domino, 1995, recounts to the account of a castrato vocalist seen through the experience of a hopeful painter in the london of the 1770s. Ross king is the highly praised author of brunelleschis dome the book sense nonfiction book of the year in 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling on the new york times extended bestseller list, the judgment of paris, machiavelli. Ross king is the bestselling author of books on italian, french and canadian art and history. It was right now that he started composing his first novel. After meeting the mysterious and beautiful lady beauclair at a socie. Books by ross king author of michelangelo and the popes. The independent scrupulously researched, written with panache, ross king s michelangelo and the popes ceiling is a sublime peek into a remarkable era. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our uk warehouse.
Read domino by ross king available from rakuten kobo. Domino by ross king 2002, hardcover for sale online ebay. Based on real people and events, this debut novel follows lale sokolov, a young slovakian jew sent to auschwitz in 1942. Written by ross king, audiobook narrated by denis quilley. King is best known to american readers as the author of the nonfiction brunelleschis dome.
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