{"title":"Stephanie Storey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephanie Storey\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive historical fiction that brings pivotal eras and remarkable figures vividly to life. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eRaphael, Painter in Rome\u003c\/em\u003e, blend rich historical detail with compelling storytelling, offering readers a window into the past through the eyes of unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that intertwine art, history, and human experience, exploring the complexities of cultural and personal identity within stirring historical settings. Storey’s novels invite reflection on the power of creativity and the enduring impact of history on our present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raphael-painter-in-rome-by-stephanie-storey-9781950994069","title":"Raphael, Painter in Rome","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother Fabulous Art History Thriller by the Bestselling Author of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOil and Marble\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, Featuring the Master of Renaissance Perfection: Raphael!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling is one of the most iconic masterpieces of the Renaissance. Here, in \u003cem\u003eRaphael, Painter in Rome\u003c\/em\u003e, Storey tells of its creation as never before: through the eyes of Michelangelo's fiercest rival—the young, beautiful, brilliant painter of perfection, Raphael.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrphaned at age eleven, Raphael is determined to keep the deathbed promise he made to his father: become the greatest artist in history. But to be the best, he must beat the best, the legendary sculptor of the \u003cem\u003eDavid\u003c\/em\u003e, prostitute who becomes his muse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its gorgeous writing, rich settings, endearing characters, and riveting plot, \u003cem\u003eRaphael, Painter in Rome\u003c\/em\u003e brings to vivid life these two Renaissance masters going head to head in the deadly halls of the Vatican.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471427092716,"sku":"9781950994069","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781950994069-raphael-painter-in-rome.jpg?v=1775243034"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephanie-storey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}