The Giant: A Novel of Michelangelo's David

In Renaissance Florence, 1500, painter Jacopo Torni battles to establish his identity while laboring under the weight of gambling debts. As he eagerly anticipates a pivotal competition for the city's greatest sculpture, he hopes to team up with his talented friend, Michelangelo Buonarroti. This beautifully woven narrative by Laura Morelli delves into the intricate lives and ambitions of artists during a transformative era, based on a true story.