SynopsisThe story of Tomasso de Befanini, son of the astrologer to the Medicis, whose quest to become Catherine de Medici's master chef is interrupted by war, intrigue, and magic, includes a glossary and recipes for several of the dishes involved. Reprint., Young Tomasso de Befanini, befriended by the great Michelangelo, seems destined for a life as master chef. But when war threatens the city's future, Tomasso finds himself playing a crucial role in a grand and intricate mystical design. This novel includes several recipes.