The Last Masterpiece
Book 3 in Master's Protégé Trilogy
When power demands a masterpiece, a mother fights for the future she’s earned.
The Last Masterpiece concludes The Master’s Protégé Trilogy with immersive Renaissance Italy, court and guild intrigue, and a moving portrait of family, loyalty, and enduring love—perfect for readers of Deborah Swift, Philippa Gregory, and Diana Gabaldon. Don’t miss the poignant conclusion to Celeste’s journey.
Florence, 1497. Master artist Celeste Gabriele is holding a hard-won life together as Savonarola’s rule unravels. When Maestro Leonardo da Vinci urges her to complete an unfinished portrait, she understands that the fragile future of the House of Vicente may rest on her steady hand.
The canvas is not her only struggle. A powerful rival moves to challenge her family’s claim, drawing Celeste into chancery petitions and guild politics. To protect what is hers, she must rally patrons and witnesses while overcoming the doubts that have stilled her hand.
Bonfires fade, workshops hush, and a single painting may speak more persuasively than any oath.If she falters, her children could lose the life she built. To prevail, Celeste must reclaim her courage, return to her craft, and risk letting hope back in.