Monk of the Horse

By Sally Squires

Diego is a groom taking care of the horses of his master, the great artist who is commissioned to paint the King. But Diego breathes with a silent passion - the passion for art. He too, dreams of becoming an artist like his master. However, as a member of the servant classes in Italy in 1650, this field of activity is denied him. He is a groom and his art must be expressed through his care of his master's horses. And Diego does care for them well. He has an uncanny intuition about horses. Not only does he dream of being able to express his art, but secretly he wishes for a family of his own, sons to teach about horses and daughters to teach about everything a woman can be. But Diego cannot see how it will be possible for him to find such happiness and so his protection is to withdraw into himself, to mask his dreams and to hide his feelings.
Maria on the other hand is sure of herself and who she is. Abandoned as a baby in a hotel kitchen in Rome, she has grown up under the loving wings of Cook who has been a fixture at the Hotel Roma for as long as anyone can remember. Though also a servant, Maria can see the wider world. She is interested in everything and sees no reason for a lack of possibilities in anyone's life no matter who they are or where they come from. When Diego meets Maria he is naturally guarded, but her open nature and love of life eventually melts even his reserve. She is the one who opens the door to his heart as well as his dreams, giving him the chance to move past his sense of duty and take action to change his life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BJNBSJ1V
• ISBN13: 9798358860643
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"