Palace of Memory - Cowan, James
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What is the secret of King Roger's pleasure garden? Dr Roberto Balducci, a retired archaeologist, is invited to Palermo by an elderly marchesa to take charge of the papers of her late husband, Don Francesco di Valenti. He arrives to discover that the Don has spent his life researching a pleasure garden known as La Favara, once the country retreat of the twelfth-century King Roger of Sicily. The marchesa wants to discover whether her husband's untimely death is in some way linked to the king's. Dr Balducci finds himself seduced by Don Francesco's obsessions. La Favara begins to reveal its…mehr

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What is the secret of King Roger's pleasure garden? Dr Roberto Balducci, a retired archaeologist, is invited to Palermo by an elderly marchesa to take charge of the papers of her late husband, Don Francesco di Valenti. He arrives to discover that the Don has spent his life researching a pleasure garden known as La Favara, once the country retreat of the twelfth-century King Roger of Sicily. The marchesa wants to discover whether her husband's untimely death is in some way linked to the king's. Dr Balducci finds himself seduced by Don Francesco's obsessions. La Favara begins to reveal its secrets. Reading the Don's notebooks, and exploring the city's archives, he uncovers letters, documents that reveal the full extent of the activities which occurred at La Favara during King Roger's reign. It is none other than a garden of the mind. Palace of Memory by award-winning author James Cowan explores the way our memory become the servant of fact. Through Balducci's eyes we are brought face-to-face with the constraints of thought when it is solely in their service. Walking along the dream-like avenues of La Favara is to finally break with the tyranny of the real, as men from the past parade along its sunlit avenues.
Autorenporträt
James Cowan's "Daybreak" stands as a pinnacle in his literary endeavors, celebrated as considered one of his masterpieces. With a brilliance that transcends genres, Cowan intricately weaves spirituality and cultural exploration right into a tapestry of profound insights. His writing serves as a bridge, fostering connections among individuals and cultures, facilitating a deeper information of the human revel in. As a gifted storyteller, Cowan infuses his works with creativity and passion, inviting readers to embark on trips via numerous landscapes and feelings. His commitment to building connections resonates through the pages, encouraging readers to engage with the shared aspects of spirituality and cultural richness. In Cowan's writings, elegance intertwines with simplicity, rendering his awesome testimonies handy to a huge audience. Cowan's literary contributions make bigger past mere storytelling; they come to be catalysts for empathy and mutual comprehension. His capacity to deliver complex spiritual concepts and discover cultural nuances showcases a unprecedented skills for making profound subjects approachable. Through "Daybreak" and his different works, James Cowan leaves an indelible mark, inviting readers to partake inside the splendor of various traditions and fostering a sense of interconnectedness through the written phrase.