Discover the 2023 Winner of the Historical Writers Association Gold Crown Award an atmospheric and suspenseful tale of intoxicating art and dizzying ambition forbidden love and twisted obsession in Renaissance Venice Damian Dibbens kaleidescopic The Colour Storm A glorious exuberant read THE TIMESAddictive ambitious and knife sharp. A compelling thriller and a celebration of art. Ravishing RACHEL JOYCEA rich and rousing tale of art love rivalry and obsession in Renaissance Venice CHLO ASHBY AUTHOR OF WET PAINTAn engaging thriller and a compelling exploration of an artists obsession with love and colourSUNDAY TIMESVenice 1510.The worlds greatest artists gather to enjoy fame fortune and colour. When a wealthy merchant discovers a mysterious new pigment he knows it would create a masterpiece in the right hands.For struggling artist Giorgione Zorzo Barbarelli success is far from reach. Until hes commissioned by the merchant to paint a portrait of his wife Sybille.Impress him and Zorzo could acquire the most coveted colour in the world and write his name in history.But it is Sybille whose eye he catches. And when their relationship drags Zorzo into a conspiracy spanning the entire continent it is far more than his career in danger . . .Art and ambition love and obsession all come into play in this compelling and spellbinding tale set in Renaissance Venice STYLISTAn intoxicating story about an incredible period in history THE SUNA terrific book . . . Absorbing exciting and dare I say it colourful. An original tale told beautifullyA. D. SWANSTONHugely evocative its a love story its a thriller its a fantastic page turner SOPHIE HAYDOCK AUTHOR OF THE FLAMESAn alluring Renaissance mystery of rivalry in love and art where the gothic dank darkness of Venice is steeped in dreams of exquisite colourESSIE FOXRead this extraordinary awardwinning tale of colour art life love and dangerous obsession now.Praise for Damian DibbenAn epic tale of love of courage of hope Evening Stand