Irving Stone's powerful and passionate biographical novel of Michelangelo. His t
ime: the turbulent Renaissance, the years of poisoning princes, warring popes, t
he all-powerful Medici family, the fanatic monk Savonarola. His loves: the frail
and lovely daughter of Lorenzo de Medici; the ardent mistress of Marco Aldovran
di; and his last love - his greatest love - the beautiful, unhappy Vittoria Colo
nna.