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I seem to have read several historical novels recently which interweave a modern story with one from the past - this is another along the same lines.
The modern-day story is about an English woman, half Venetian, who moves to Venice after her marriage breaks up and starts tracing the story of her famous ancestor, a master glass-maker. She also follows in his footsteps by working for a traditional glassmaker.
It's well-written and an easy, flowing read - the historical parts are better than the mod ...more
The modern-day story is about an English woman, half Venetian, who moves to Venice after her marriage breaks up and starts tracing the story of her famous ancestor, a master glass-maker. She also follows in his footsteps by working for a traditional glassmaker.
It's well-written and an easy, flowing read - the historical parts are better than the mod ...more
I love reading books on Italy, one of my favorite countries to visit. Great story
I loved this book! The modern day story is interwoven with the 17th century story beautifully! The picture of Venice was so vivid, I almost felt like I was there.
Oct 23, 2010
Kat (A Journey In Reading)
marked it as to-read
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Isabel
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Janet Whalen
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