Leonardo's Lion

by Steven R. Southard

Overview

In 1515, Leonardo da Vinci built a mechanical lion to entertain King Francis I of France and his guests. Until now, no one knows what happened to this amazing clockwork creation. Over half a century later, when a ten year old boy discovers the lion in a royal storeroom, young Chev doesn't know he will soon embark on a strange and dangerous mission. His quest will lead him many leagues through a French countryside devastated by religious war in search of Leonardo's greatest secrets of all, hidden mysteries that could affect the future of all humanity.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013418264
Publisher:	Gypsy Shadow Publishing
Publication date:	09/17/2011
Series:	The What Man Hath Wrought Series , #4
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	220 KB

About the Author

A trained engineer who grew up reading Jules Verne and Tom Swift, Steven R. Southard is fascinated by technology and man’s relation to it. Our tools can expand the good we do, but also multiply evil. This theme, along with Steve’s fascination with the sea and ships, is apparent in each story of his series, What Man Hath Wrought. Steve has written in the historical, fantasy, science fiction, alternate history, horror, and steampunk genres. Visit his site at www.stevenrsouthard.com to better understand his intriguing characters and their amazing machines.