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    Leonardo's Lion
    Leonardo's Lion
    Leonardo's Lion
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    Leonardo's Lion

    By Steven R. Southard

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    In 1515, Leonardo da Vinci built a mechanical lion to entertain King Francis I of France and his guests. Until now, no one knows what happened to this amazing clockwork creation. Over half a century later, when a ten year old boy discovers the lion in a royal storeroom, young Chev doesn’t know he will soon embark on a strange and dangerous mission. His quest will lead him many leagues through a French countryside devastated by religious war in search of Leonardo’s greatest secrets of all, hidden mysteries that could affect the future of all humanity.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGypsy Shadow Publishing, LLC
    Release dateSep 17, 2011
    ISBN9781619500082
    Leonardo's Lion
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    Steven R. Southard

    Growing up in the Midwest, Steven R. Southard always found the distant oceans exotic and tantalizing. He served aboard submarines and now works as a civilian naval engineer. In his stories, he takes readers on journeys of discovery in many seas and various vessels. Steve has written in the historical, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and steampunk genres. Come aboard at http://sites.google.com/site/stevenrsouthard/ and voyage with his intriguing characters in tales of aquatic adventure.

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      Leonardo's Lion - Steven R. Southard

      Contents

      Copyright Page

      Dedication

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      Chapter 5

      Chapter 6

      Chapter 7

      About the Author

      Leonardo’s Lion

      by

      Steven R. Southard

      All rights reserved

      Copyright © September 2011, Steven R. Southard

      Cover Art Copyright © 2011, Charlotte Holley

      Gypsy Shadow Publishing

      Lockhart, TX

      www.gypsyshadow.com

      This book is based on some actual historical figures; however, the characters and incidents depicted in this book are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

      No part of this book may be reproduced or shared by any electronic or mechanical means, including but not limited to printing, file sharing, and email, without prior written permission from Gypsy Shadow Publishing.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      ISBN: 9781619500082

      Published in the United States of America

      First eBook Edition: September 17, 2011

      Dedication

      To my children—Kelli, Lori, and Joann—who each took on quests of their own, and made child-rearing such a challenging and wondrous adventure for my wife and me.

      Chapter 1

      With his good hand, Chev opened the door, eased through it, and stood with his back against the oak portal, panting.

      Mon Dieu! An old man looked up from his desk. A visitor, here? By all the Saints! I never get visitors. No one ever comes to see old Gaspard... His creaky voice trailed off to a mumble.

      I’m sorry, Monsieur, Chev interrupted in a whisper, unsure if he could trust the old man. Please don’t tell anyone I’m here. Since escaping the orphanage earlier that day, he’d been trying to avoid people, clinging to shadowed alleys, hiding in alcoves, and squeezing through wall cracks. Any adult who saw him, he feared, would turn him over to the authorities and he’d be back where he’d started.

      I won’t give your secret away, for goodness’ sake. Gaspard stood and beckoned to Chev. Come in, lad. Make yourself comfortable. I enjoy company, and that door so seldom opens. What’s your name, son? And how old are you? You look no more than ten. Very young to be running in fear... He continued speaking in a low murmur.

      My name is Chev, Monsieur, he began to

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