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Florence, 1476

Have I got a problem! Leonardo is leaving The Master’s workshop and has asked me to go with him to work as his assistant.

Now, I could stay here at this painting and sculpture factory for the rest of my life: the hours are long, the people nice but dull, the boss a bit moody, the work hard, but it’s regular pay.

Or I could put my life in the hands of this eccentric genius, who will either amount to nothing or become the most famous painter in the world. And if he does, my diary will become a world-beating bestseller the minute someone sorts out printing.

Hmmm. And Leonardo does hang out with a rather colourful bunch of people. What will my friends think? Oh well, you only live once!

Let me tell you something about rivalry. You wouldn’t believe the flouncing that goes on when the Colourful Set meet up at the marketplace.

“Hey guys!” I am tempted to say. “Who do you think you are? And as for your patrons*, they may not know art when they see it, but they know what they like.”