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Violence
Barely any
Historical violence in passing; a political siege mentioned
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
None
No significant psychological content
What this book is about
Salaì, Leonardo da Vinci's young apprentice, is a thief and a trickster, yet Leonardo keeps him close. Konigsburg imagines why by tracing Salaì's view of Leonardo's life at the court of Ludovico Sforza, his friendship with Cecilia Gallerani, and ultimately why he painted a merchant's wife rather than a duchess. An elegant historical novel about art, identity, and the mystery of great creativity.
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