The Venetian Mask [Import] [Hardcover]

Rosalind Laker (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday (July 23, 1992)
• ISBN-10: 0385402732
• ISBN-13: 978-0385402736
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,162,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the magic of Venice, June 1, 2002

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Paul Betancourt (Central CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Venetian Mask (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story about the mystery of Venice., May 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Venetian Mask (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid story of Venetian intrique, February 6, 2000

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Valerie (NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Venetian Mask (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