Schicht für Schicht entfernt der junge Restaurator Matt den Firnis eines alten Gemäldes - und macht die Entdeckung seines Lebens: Das Porträt einer ungewöhnlich schönen Frau, gemalt von Leonardo da Vinci. Mark verliebt sich in die zauberhafte Unbekannte, die er Anna nennt, und sucht verzweifelt einen Weg zu seiner Liebe ...
Exploring diverse locations from Hat Island to St. Peter's Basilica, this collection features 42 poems that capture the intricacies of growing up and the journey of moving forward. The language is simple yet musical, with vivid imagery and unexpected moments that enhance each poem. Through a blend of memory and observation, the poems evolve towards clarity and a lyrical quality, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and transitions.
"Stories of remarkable women who survived their time and place, creating a legacy of grit and independence, vulnerability and pain, as they struggled to create lives through the vagaries of war, broken homes, and discrimination."--Page 4 of cover.