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Often I am asked to either give an assist to authors in their research of Venice for their novel or to review a new book that has something to do with Venice. What luck! Just when I was in need of a little dose of Venice, the perfect "fix" arrived- a copy of Venetian Blood: Murder in a Sensuous City by Christine Evelyn Volker to read and review.
I'm going to cut right to the chase. This is a 2 thumbs up from Karen. Venetian Blood ticked all my boxes. It's a fast moving murder mystery that will have you up late unable to stop reading, for several reasons. First, the plot is full of intrigue and twists. You won't be able to figure it out it's that good. The characters will compel you to follow their story and get into what makes them tick, in particular, the protagonist Anna Lucia Lottol. She's a successful 40-ish Italian-American who has been accused of a murdering a Venetian count with whom she has had a brief affair. As the local polizia are all pointing fingers directly at her, Anna is tenacious in attempting to prove her innocence. You'll be rooting for her vindication.
And if a good murder mystery isn't enough, Volker has tossed in a bit of romance (who could resist a good love story set in Venice? ), a bit of betrayal (yes, just to make it a bit juicier!), and a family secret or two to unravel. Yes, this ticked all my boxes.
Being set in Venice is just icing on the cake, and it's some very beautiful icing. The author doesn't just write, which she does well, by the way; she paints Venice just as you would want it. She uses the sights and sounds of this seductive city complete with accurate details for those of us who know the city well and might be looking for a slip here or there. Voker did her homework on Venice, and I appreciated it. Volker doesn't disappoint. She enthralls.
So, for all you Venetophiles like myself, I encourage you to grab a copy of Venetian Blood: Murder in a Sensuous City. Brew a cup of your favorite tea or coffee, snuggle into your favorite reading spot and prepare for a love fest with your favorite city.
If you've read it, or after you have finished it, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book. Happy Reading.
Often I am asked to either give an assist to authors in their research of Venice for their novel or to review a new book that has something to do with Venice. What luck! Just when I was in need of a little dose of Venice, the perfect "fix" arrived- a copy of Venetian Blood: Murder in a Sensuous City by Christine Evelyn Volker to read and review.
I'm going to cut right to the chase. This is a 2 thumbs up from Karen. Venetian Blood ticked all my boxes. It's a fast moving murder mystery that will have you up late unable to stop reading, for several reasons. First, the plot is full of intrigue and twists. You won't be able to figure it out it's that good. The characters will compel you to follow their story and get into what makes them tick, in particular, the protagonist Anna Lucia Lottol. She's a successful 40-ish Italian-American who has been accused of a murdering a Venetian count with whom she has had a brief affair. As the local polizia are all pointing fingers directly at her, Anna is tenacious in attempting to prove her innocence. You'll be rooting for her vindication.
And if a good murder mystery isn't enough, Volker has tossed in a bit of romance (who could resist a good love story set in Venice? ), a bit of betrayal (yes, just to make it a bit juicier!), and a family secret or two to unravel. Yes, this ticked all my boxes.
Being set in Venice is just icing on the cake, and it's some very beautiful icing. The author doesn't just write, which she does well, by the way; she paints Venice just as you would want it. She uses the sights and sounds of this seductive city complete with accurate details for those of us who know the city well and might be looking for a slip here or there. Voker did her homework on Venice, and I appreciated it. Volker doesn't disappoint. She enthralls.
So, for all you Venetophiles like myself, I encourage you to grab a copy of Venetian Blood: Murder in a Sensuous City. Brew a cup of your favorite tea or coffee, snuggle into your favorite reading spot and prepare for a love fest with your favorite city.
If you've read it, or after you have finished it, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book. Happy Reading.
