Bella Gioconda. Richard Heket

      

      Bella Gioconda

      Richard Heket

      Bella Gioconda is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, objects and events are the product of the author’s imagination and are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, events, organizations, and locales is entirely coincidental.

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      Except for use in a review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in whole or in part in any form by any electronic, mechanical, or any other means now known or hereafter invented, is forbidden without written permission from the publisher.

      Copyright © 2014 by Richard Heket

      Published in eBook format by:

      Lavender and Chamomile Press, LLC

      Florida

      ISBN-13: 978-0-9916-4200-7

      Cover Art Design by: Jason Gurley

      This book is dedicated to my brother

      Joseph

      1941 – 2008

      The only polymath I have ever known

      Also dedicated to my bride of 40 years

      Jan

      An inspiration of more than words:

      Envy of tall grass,

      Dance to me,

      With me

      Dance, dance, dance on…

      I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

      -Leonardo da Vinci