Dave Thompson
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I've long had a love of writing, history and graphic novels so when an exceptionally talented artist friend suggested that I write a story for him to put some pictures to, I jumped at the chance. Having just read Ian Kelly's wonderful biography of Casanova, and discovered how little I knew about him, apart from the media myth, I realised what a great character he would be to build a narrative around. Eight years later and not only have we created a 250-page graphic novel but a web site to host it (a site which also contains a wide range of blogs and 18 long form articles dedicated to Casanova's life and times). We're now working on the sequel, but we're hopeful that won't take another eight years!
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Casanova in Paris: The Shadows of the King - part 1
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historical fiction
Escaping from the Leads, a prison high up in the Doge’s Palace in Venice, and fleeing from the Venetian Inquisition, troubled adventurer Giacomo Casanova arrives in Paris on 5th January 1757, the day of Robert Damiens’ failed attempt to assassinate Louis XV. To rebuild his fortunes, he accepts an invitation from an influential acquaintance to investigate who is behind the systematic destruction of a wealthy French businessman. Along with an actress, a monk, his godson and the richest woman in France, Casanova finds himself embroiled in the affairs of Louis XV’s spymasters. |
