New York journalist Lena Leone is beautiful, successful, and has a devoted boyfriend. Yet something is missing. When her editor sends her to Paris to investigate and write about a stolen Renaissance masterpiece, the Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni, she becomes immersed in a dangerous art scandal that tests her to the core and jeopardizes her life. Lena's haunting visions of Giovanna in Renaissance Florence turn up the heat. The Third Muse combines mystery, suspense, history, and spirituality with radiant eloquence. Dana Micucci masterfully explores the timeless quest for wholeness through the soul connection of two women six centuries apart. At the heart of her exquisite novel is a story of unbridled heroism that will inspire strength and courage in women for generations to come. Discover the seven life-altering initiations that lead Lena not only to solve the mystery of the stolen painting but to open to a more expansive love.
"This beautifully written mystery, set in the international art world, expresses a deep heart-centered wisdom inspired by Renaissance ideals and the goddess archetype. In our own time of great change and rebirth, Dana Micucci celebrates the return of a divine feminine consciousness and the power of love."
-Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul
"Dana Micucci's The Third Muse is a wonderful blend of spirituality, history, suspense, and intrigue. At its center are the deep divine feminine mystery teachings of the Magdalene Order. This novel serves as a powerful vehicle of awakening and remembrance for the many present-day members of this Order who have yet to discover who they are."
-Catherine Ann Clemett, author of Soulweaving and co-author of Anna, The Voice of the Magdalenes
"The Third Muse is a captivating read! From the intriguing international art scene to time-traveling through the Renaissance, you will be inspired and touched by the spiritual exploration of this book."
-James F. Jereb, Ph.D., award-winning author, visionary artist, and founder of the sacred site Stardreaming
About the Author: DANA MICUCCI is also the author of Sojourns of the Soul: One Woman's Journey around the World and into Her Truth, which won a gold medal in the Nautilus Book Awards; Artists in Residence: A Guide to the Homes and Studios of Eight 19th-Century Artists in and around Paris; Best Bids: The Insider's Guide to Buying at Auction; and Collector's Journal. She has written for many publications, including the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, International Herald Tribune, Architectural Digest, and Town & Country. In addition, she has a private healing practice and conducts transformational talks and workshops nationwide. www.danamicucci.com
