- Hardcover: 422 pages
- Publisher: Doubleday (Jan 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385421907
- ISBN-13: 978-0385421904
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15 x 3.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,924,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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18th-century Venice was rich in art and music. To young Marietta Fontana it is a magical world of opportunities, despite the sadness she suffers when she is left by her dying mother at a music conservatory for orphans. One evening Marietta becomes aware of the gaze of a man in a gilded mask.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Captures the magic of Venice
1 Jun 2002
Format:Hardcover
Rosalind weaves a wonderful tale of romance, mystery, and suspence taking you back to the fading splendor of Venice. Honestly before reading this book, I never really had an interest in visiting Venice. This sparked an interest and last year I was fortunate to have an opportunity to briefly visit Venice. The reading of this book greatly enhanced my enjoyment of and appreciation for Venice. Rosalind did her homework extremely well. The historical events she refers to are very accurate as well as the history of the places mentioned. The story take place during a significant time of change in the history in Venice. I strongly recommend this book to anyone planning to visit Venice, and to anyone who enjoys a good book that immerses you in a bygone era.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A wonderful story about the mystery of Venice.
28 May 1999
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the best books that I have ever read. I have read it a total of six times. I love it just as much as the first time I read it. This story is about a friendship that endures throught the hardest trials. Two best friends who after marraige are no longer alowed to see each other still help each other through all of their problems. Due to a vendetta between their husbands families they experiece harsh opposition to their friendship. They are surrounded by many intrigueing characters. A truly remarkable book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Vivid story of Venetian intrique
7 Feb 2000
Format:Hardcover
This is a book full of vivid imagery in typical Rosalind Laker fashion. Following the historical setting of Venice during it's Serenissima granduer, Laker weaves in characters and intrigue to draw the reader into the story. Her skillful writing makes you love and hate the characters, feeling wrapped up into the story and lives. The detail evokes the grand picture of Venice. The life and death mystery portions made me not want to put the book down. If you enjoy historical novels, or sweeping epic type of stories, this is a book for you
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