The dual timeline of the late 1930's into WW2 and then 2001, provides a most effective backdrop as this poignant story unfolds. I'm a book worm that craves fresh air, sunshine, and Jesus. They poke gentle fun at the British class system--about which Rhys knows a lot, having married into an upper class family rather like Georgie's. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2021. ISBN 9781542027113. The story first follows present day Caroline who is in Venice to scatter the ashes of her beloved Aunt and solve a mystery. I'm like you, RJ. was Joshs manipulation of herthat her sons shrink said it would be traumatizing for him to fly and the fact that he was now rich and powerful so if it came to a court case she couldnt possibly win. For her students, its a wealth of history, art, and beauty. Two women, decades apart, escape to Venice, each forced to grapple with the influence of world events on her own life. Sorry to be picky- perhaps I should get out more! It's reveal time! For her students, it's a wealth of history, art, and beauty. February reads with Smith and Munson, Almond Cookies with Cranberry Glaze (Gluten-Free! The characters were absolutely brilliant and extremely likable and I rooted for them the whole time. For Juliet, it's poignant memories and a chance to reconnect with Leonardo Da Rossi, the man she loves whose future is already determined by his noble family. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. (1), Preloaded Audio Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisper Venice. A record of movement and struggle with paint which emerges into a new and unplanned object. The awards honor the best in mystery and crime literature, television, film and theater. It will be nice to get back to normal. It is a love story not only between the hero and heroine, but between the heroine and the Italian city. Please try again. everywhere. Its almost like she had someplace to be, and just didn't have time to write the ending? Our 3,500 Reading Guides include Discussion Questions, Book Reviews, Author Bios, and Plot Summaries. This one may have come in a simple brown box but the items inside were just as fun and delicious as they are every month! Have you read any romances this month? For Juliet, it's poignant memories and a chance to reconnect with Leonardo Da Rossi, the man she loves whose future is already determined by his noble family. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. or whether she had a relationship there we knew nothing about. $24.95; pap. (1), English However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. SUMMARY: Just before passing away, Caroline Grant's great Aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and whispers the word "Venice". These books are lighter and funnier than Molly's adventures. I found this very poignant and wanted to explore the idea of how and why so many "good" people could do bad things during WWII. Where did you come across this name or what made you decide to use it? It's 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted. Learn more about the program. This is one of my MOST favorite authors and I've read everything by this author! The Vanishing Half Summary Stella and Desiree Vignes are inseparable twins who grow up in 1960's Louisiana in a small town reserved for light-skinned Black residents. You chose to look away when Jewish businesses were trashed. It's one that Caroline can now make right again as her own journey of self-discovery begins."--Publisher. Thank you for your review, Ricki Jill. A woman determined, in her last moments, that it was time for someone she loved to uncover her truth. Caroline is really introduced as a device to discover Juliet's story and her own story doesn't add much. Keep reading for a short summary and if you should read this novel! This is why I have an issue with Caroline's character. I loved this story so sensitively written taking ones emotions from high to heartbreak and the setting and detailed descriptions of Venice were just the icing on the cake! Rhys on BookBub I felt this timeline needed another chapter (if not two) to properly wrap things up. "The Venice Sketchbook is that rare book, both epic and personal, and utterly compelling. Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023, A wonderful couple of romances - WWII story taking place in Venice. He is Bassanio's wealthy, loyal, and anti-Semitic friend. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is I felt like the last few chapters felt rushed to wrap things up. It's 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. This is a tale brimming with secrets, romance, and possibilities, cast against the colorful setting of irresistible Venice. The story is brilliantly written from the perspective of the two main characters who are related but don't really know each other. ISBN: 9781542027120 . The listed critical essays and books will be invaluable for writing essays and papers on Italian Renaissance (1330-1550) Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I like era it is set in too. Using a dual time line pre and post WW11 (Juliet Browning) and 2001 (Caroline Grant). Bowens work has won twenty honors to date, including multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. When we are first introduced to Portia, she (Portia) is in a rather melancholy mood. If this were the first book I had read by Rhys Bowen, it would be my last. But, I'm American and not properly British. The Venice Sketchbook by Rhys Bowen Buy the book on Amazon! $24.95; pap. We are quite resilient., sets the stage for Bowensdiverting romantic adventure in Venice, complete with intrigue, mystery, and, woeThis novels engaging entertainment is enhanced by its dual time line that uncovers Juliets secrets, and a plot enlivened by coincidences and romance. This is a tale brimming with secrets, romance, and possibilities, cast against the colorful setting of irresistible Venice. Carolines quest: to scatter Juliet Lettie Brownings ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than sixty years. Stay on point. Thank you to @lakeunionauthors @amazonpublishing @authorrhysbowen and @tlcbooktours for sharing this story with me and providing a giveaway. Invalid email or password. Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Rhys on Twitter. [] April 12th: Leighellen Landskov and [], Momma Leighellen's Book Review + Giveaway, Rhys Bowen, author of THE VENICE SKETCHBOOK, on tour April/May 2020 | TLC Book Tours. Just before passing away, Caroline Grants great Aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and whispers the word Venice. Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. The setting is beautiful, and Bowen's descriptions of Venice and her culture are stunning. To learn more about the author, visit www.rhysbowen.com. Still, I did enjoy how Caroline discovers her aunt's secrets. Juliets story is written in journal format and tells of a young artist who falls in love while on a trip to Venice. For Juliet, its poignant memories and a chance to reconnect with Leonardo Da Rossi, the man she loves whose future is already determined by his noble family. Add to Wish List. What she uncovers, deep in the woods, is hardly to be believed. The Venice Sketchbook (Hardcover) By Rhys Bowen. She travels with her Aunt Hortensia to Italy, the best place for a budding young artist to be inspired. These feel like your best work to date; HUGE in concept and execution." Judith K Click each image to buy Or if you have any questions about, just ask Praying for you sweet friend. Seems like she was trying to capture too many view points when it could have been one good story. De Moivre's Theorem states an easy way to find powers of complex numbers in polar forms: If , then This is a tale brimming with secrets, romance, and possibilities, cast against the colorful setting of irresistible Venice. As she facing the end of her marriage, Caroline Grant receives an . If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Portia. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. A sketchbook, three keys and a final whisperVenice, a dying bequest by Caroline Grants beloved great-aunt Lettie, a wish that will bring Caroline to scatter Letties ashes in the city she loved. **ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review**. been flagged, a staff member will investigate. Publisher As we meet Caroline, her marriage is ending, and so is the life of her beloved great aunt, Lettie. ISBN: 9781542027113 They are also both at points in their lives when they are making fresh starts and bittersweet endings. Subscribe to Email Updates,
He lives on an island, caring for the grounds and a church built by slaves near Jacksonville, Florida. $24.95 . Juliet's storyline begins when she's around nineteen. Its 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. Venice was one of the first cities in Italy to engage in international commerce. Going Rogue: Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine (29) (Stephanie Plum). So this is a story Im kind of on that painful fence about. For her students, its a wealth of history, art, and beauty. $14.95. A: I wanted an exotic name for my rock stara one word name like Beyonce. Thank you for being on this tour! Antonio in the Merchant of Venice, played by Jeremy Irons While waiting for a new consignment, and expecting a ship to arrive within a few days, he is approached by his friend, Bassanio, who asks him for a loan. For years, Venice has been a source of deep creative . The Story: From the publisher: Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Bowen relates episodes that do no favours to the German race during World War 2 and clearly shows what perilous times they were and what people lived through. Harris, Review: Breaking the Circle by M. J. Trow, Review: Courting Dragons by Jeri Westerson, Review: Uncanny Times by Laura Anne Gilman, Review: The Book Haters Book Club by Gretchen Anthony, The Sunday Post AKA Whats on my (Mostly Virtual) Nightstand 4-11-21, Review: The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin. Its one that Caroline can now make right again as her own journey of self-discovery begins. The only part I enjoyed was the setting of Venice. Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot with characters who come vibrantly alive on the page. Mark Sullivan, author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky. For Juliet, it's poignant memories and a chance to reconnect with Leonardo Da Rossi, the man she loves whose future is already determined by his noble family. I read a LOT of historical fiction and even host a monthly book club for historical fiction books. Until the threat of war closes in on Venice and theyre forced to fight, survive, and protect a secret that will bind them forever. Bestselling author, Rhys Bowen, truly captures the charm of this ancient, Italian port. Join theFacebook Group Both are English; Juliet visits Venice as a young lady and falls in love. Please try again. Earlier this month the latest standalone novel, The Venice Sketchbook from New York Times bestselling author, Rhys Bowen was released. I wont say anything else and Im not all that great with reviews. Nominees for the Edgar Awards (named for Edgar Allan Poe) were announced on January 19, their namesake's birthday. ISBN 9781542027120. "These took my breath away. The city was Venice, and the love affair is the subject of Robert Hewison's stupendous, final-word volume Ruskin on Venice. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! My first Bowen read and I was amazed at how she so intricately weaved this story, unveiling more and more as the plot progressed. Caroline must figure out what the keys unlock in order to find the mysterious possession left to her by Juliet. Their young son is living with him because his summer holiday is extended due to the tragedies of 911or at least that is the ex's excuse for not bringing Teddy back home to Caroline in England. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Both involving our heroines falling in love with Italian men from a prominent Venician family. Her books have been translated into many languages, and she has fans around the world. Juliet and the charming Leo are star crossed lovers and it seems nothing can come between them. It is comforting to revisit the same set of characters and give them more adventures. Love and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and Above the Bay of Angels. The Venice Sketchbook may be just the escape you need. Once I started I could not put this novel down. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. For her students, it's a wealth of history, art, and beauty. So if you were drafted into the army, you went. A: I think it I hope things can pull together soon. As Carolines marriage has just failed, her loved great-aunt is dying. xoxo. . The Venice Sketchbook is available April 13, 2021. empty !!! Number of Pages Hardcover: January 3, 2023 Armed with only hazy memories, a woman who long ago witnessed her friend's sudden, mysterious death and has since spent her life trying to forget sets out to track down answers. Key by key, Letties life of impossible love, loss, and courage unfolds. To my surprise it was a wonderful love story. If you watch the YouTube conversation between Bowen and Barbara Peters, owner of The Poisoned Pen, you'll be able to see Rhys Bowen's own sketch on the cover of the book. , ISBN-13 Its 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. The Quiet Girl is her adult psychological thriller debut and an inventive mystery novel that introduces a fresh new voice to the genre. Leaving behind one final request, that Caroline go to Venice, a place that Lettie seems to have loved but that Caroline never knew was such a part of her great-aunts life, along with enough money for Caroline to make the trip, scatter Letties ashes, and perhaps figure out what made the request so important to the dying woman that she hung on long enough to make that one last request. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. Sorry your clean-up is taking longer than you'd hoped for. Graduated in Building Engineering Architecture at the Polytechnic of Bari with professional<br>experience in architectural design, 3D modelling and rendering of buildings with different uses, gained thanks to the work done at architectural companies in England, through Erasmus Traineeship<br>programmes. Her lack of maternal instincts are not endearing. I dont think Ill ever run out of them. Until the threat of war closes in on Venice and theyre forced to fight, survive, and protect a secret that will bind them forever. A: I love writing my mystery series. and lasting romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and Above the Bay of Angels. Prayers for you Top 'o the Mornin' to ya, My Lovelies! Portia then gives Bassanio a ring and makes him promise that it will never leave his hand, no matter what. Q: I don't want to give any spoilers, so I will ask carefully, but, I found Caroline's willingness to let her son stay on in America at the insistence of her husband to be somewhat unrealistic. Each version has a different specification for dimension and number of expansion slots. : Bassanio asks Antonio. A stand alone novel, the story depicts the lives of Juliet and her grand niece Caroline across two timelines. Lettie and her sister, Carolines grandmother Winnie, raised her after the death of her own parents in their tiny country town not too far from London. And of course I was paying homage to you!! -, Used availability for Rhys Bowen's The Venice Sketchbook, Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot with characters who come vibrantly alive on the page. Mark Sullivan, author of, Love and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the, Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023. Her books have been nominated for every major mystery award and she has won twenty of them to date, including five Agathas. I was hooked by the characters and wanted to read more! My first read of 2022 and I'm very happy to have started my year with this beauty! Venice, known also as the City of Canals, The Floating City, and Serenissima, is arguably one of Italy's most picturesque cities. Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language. , Dimensions RhysBowen.com You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. It was pretty much okay, nothing particularly angering, until the ridiculous ending. I cant believe itthis is the first book I have read by prolific writer Rhys Bowen. I've read so many WWII novels that -- as I started one a few weeks ago and it's not bad (The Baker's Secret -- have you read it?) I read this one pretty quickly (and it is definitely a quick and easy read) but I could easily have had my snark on and loaded up my Kindle with OH COME ON notes. Caroline's quest: to scatter Juliet "Lettie" Browning's ashes in the . Bowen never fails to captivate and enthrall with her richly detailed locations, art culture, and yearning romance set here against the backdrop of Italy right before Hitlers rise. I've got no qualms about giving this one star because it's got a higher average rating than Hamlet, War and Peace and Pride and Prejudice. The Venice Sketchbook (Paperback) By Rhys Bowen. Anyone who has spent time in Venice will relish rekindled memories and those who have never visited will feel as though they have by the end of this book. I would like for this one to dive more into the history or details of the war. (Damning evidence we're not perhaps evolving as a race!). Summary Book Summary To find his wife, Alex must face what Layla has forgotten. Check out what was in my December box from Sweet Reads! A woman who became a spy, a mother, a prisoner of war and a refugee. The Caroline romance story seemed very contrived and felt more like a Harlequin Romance. Strout's fourth novel, it tells the . (1). Try That didn't work for me. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. This is not a genre I read very often (historical/WWII fiction) or even enjoy very much but there are exceptions, and the fact that it was largely set in Venice called to me. Amazon.com/TheVeniceSketchbook "Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot with characters who come vibrantly alive on the page." Mark Sullivan, author. : Interested in deeper information about a book title of your choosing. Book Review: Venice Sketchbook. Brunetti and the police visit countless people that may have known the person based off a sketch. Portrait of Venice - Giandomenico Romanelli 1997 "Portrait of Venice presents a cultural tour of the most remarkable architecture and urban development throughout the history of this great city - from medieval times through Gothic, Renaissance, and neo-classical periods, and into the twentieth century. Portia, the wealthy Belmont heiress, is likewise a depressed and unhappy character . This one sounds different and like you, I only the double narration. Venice Sketchbook (Sketchbooks), Sammartini, Tudy 9789814155083 | eBay Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Not bad, but not top-notch either, Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022, Dual-timeline novels have been a real thing of late, especially involving WWII. Dressed for Death: Summary . One way or another they find a a way to be together. Book . In The Merchant of Venice, Portia is a beautiful, intelligent, and wealthy heiress from Belmont.
He lives on an island, caring for the grounds and a church built by slaves near Jacksonville, Florida. $24.95 . Juliet's storyline begins when she's around nineteen. Its 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. Venice was one of the first cities in Italy to engage in international commerce. Going Rogue: Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine (29) (Stephanie Plum). So this is a story Im kind of on that painful fence about. For her students, its a wealth of history, art, and beauty. $14.95. A: I wanted an exotic name for my rock stara one word name like Beyonce. Thank you for being on this tour! Antonio in the Merchant of Venice, played by Jeremy Irons While waiting for a new consignment, and expecting a ship to arrive within a few days, he is approached by his friend, Bassanio, who asks him for a loan. For years, Venice has been a source of deep creative . The Story: From the publisher: Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Bowen relates episodes that do no favours to the German race during World War 2 and clearly shows what perilous times they were and what people lived through. Harris, Review: Breaking the Circle by M. J. Trow, Review: Courting Dragons by Jeri Westerson, Review: Uncanny Times by Laura Anne Gilman, Review: The Book Haters Book Club by Gretchen Anthony, The Sunday Post AKA Whats on my (Mostly Virtual) Nightstand 4-11-21, Review: The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin. Its one that Caroline can now make right again as her own journey of self-discovery begins. The only part I enjoyed was the setting of Venice. Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot with characters who come vibrantly alive on the page. Mark Sullivan, author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky. For Juliet, it's poignant memories and a chance to reconnect with Leonardo Da Rossi, the man she loves whose future is already determined by his noble family. I read a LOT of historical fiction and even host a monthly book club for historical fiction books. Until the threat of war closes in on Venice and theyre forced to fight, survive, and protect a secret that will bind them forever. Bestselling author, Rhys Bowen, truly captures the charm of this ancient, Italian port. Join theFacebook Group Both are English; Juliet visits Venice as a young lady and falls in love. Please try again. Earlier this month the latest standalone novel, The Venice Sketchbook from New York Times bestselling author, Rhys Bowen was released. I wont say anything else and Im not all that great with reviews. Nominees for the Edgar Awards (named for Edgar Allan Poe) were announced on January 19, their namesake's birthday. ISBN 9781542027120. "These took my breath away. The city was Venice, and the love affair is the subject of Robert Hewison's stupendous, final-word volume Ruskin on Venice. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! My first Bowen read and I was amazed at how she so intricately weaved this story, unveiling more and more as the plot progressed. Caroline must figure out what the keys unlock in order to find the mysterious possession left to her by Juliet. Their young son is living with him because his summer holiday is extended due to the tragedies of 911or at least that is the ex's excuse for not bringing Teddy back home to Caroline in England. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Both involving our heroines falling in love with Italian men from a prominent Venician family. Her books have been translated into many languages, and she has fans around the world. Juliet and the charming Leo are star crossed lovers and it seems nothing can come between them. It is comforting to revisit the same set of characters and give them more adventures. Love and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and Above the Bay of Angels. The Venice Sketchbook may be just the escape you need. Once I started I could not put this novel down. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. For her students, it's a wealth of history, art, and beauty. So if you were drafted into the army, you went. A: I think it I hope things can pull together soon. As Carolines marriage has just failed, her loved great-aunt is dying. xoxo. . The Venice Sketchbook is available April 13, 2021. empty !!! Number of Pages Hardcover: January 3, 2023 Armed with only hazy memories, a woman who long ago witnessed her friend's sudden, mysterious death and has since spent her life trying to forget sets out to track down answers. Key by key, Letties life of impossible love, loss, and courage unfolds. To my surprise it was a wonderful love story. If you watch the YouTube conversation between Bowen and Barbara Peters, owner of The Poisoned Pen, you'll be able to see Rhys Bowen's own sketch on the cover of the book. , ISBN-13 Its 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. The Quiet Girl is her adult psychological thriller debut and an inventive mystery novel that introduces a fresh new voice to the genre. Leaving behind one final request, that Caroline go to Venice, a place that Lettie seems to have loved but that Caroline never knew was such a part of her great-aunts life, along with enough money for Caroline to make the trip, scatter Letties ashes, and perhaps figure out what made the request so important to the dying woman that she hung on long enough to make that one last request. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. Sorry your clean-up is taking longer than you'd hoped for. Graduated in Building Engineering Architecture at the Polytechnic of Bari with professional<br>experience in architectural design, 3D modelling and rendering of buildings with different uses, gained thanks to the work done at architectural companies in England, through Erasmus Traineeship<br>programmes. Her lack of maternal instincts are not endearing. I dont think Ill ever run out of them. Until the threat of war closes in on Venice and theyre forced to fight, survive, and protect a secret that will bind them forever. A: I love writing my mystery series. and lasting romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and Above the Bay of Angels. Prayers for you Top 'o the Mornin' to ya, My Lovelies! Portia then gives Bassanio a ring and makes him promise that it will never leave his hand, no matter what. Q: I don't want to give any spoilers, so I will ask carefully, but, I found Caroline's willingness to let her son stay on in America at the insistence of her husband to be somewhat unrealistic. Each version has a different specification for dimension and number of expansion slots. : Bassanio asks Antonio. A stand alone novel, the story depicts the lives of Juliet and her grand niece Caroline across two timelines. Lettie and her sister, Carolines grandmother Winnie, raised her after the death of her own parents in their tiny country town not too far from London. And of course I was paying homage to you!! -, Used availability for Rhys Bowen's The Venice Sketchbook, Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot with characters who come vibrantly alive on the page. Mark Sullivan, author of, Love and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the, Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023. Her books have been nominated for every major mystery award and she has won twenty of them to date, including five Agathas. I was hooked by the characters and wanted to read more! My first read of 2022 and I'm very happy to have started my year with this beauty! Venice, known also as the City of Canals, The Floating City, and Serenissima, is arguably one of Italy's most picturesque cities. Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language. , Dimensions RhysBowen.com You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. It was pretty much okay, nothing particularly angering, until the ridiculous ending. I cant believe itthis is the first book I have read by prolific writer Rhys Bowen. I've read so many WWII novels that -- as I started one a few weeks ago and it's not bad (The Baker's Secret -- have you read it?) I read this one pretty quickly (and it is definitely a quick and easy read) but I could easily have had my snark on and loaded up my Kindle with OH COME ON notes. Caroline's quest: to scatter Juliet "Lettie" Browning's ashes in the . Bowen never fails to captivate and enthrall with her richly detailed locations, art culture, and yearning romance set here against the backdrop of Italy right before Hitlers rise. I've got no qualms about giving this one star because it's got a higher average rating than Hamlet, War and Peace and Pride and Prejudice. The Venice Sketchbook (Paperback) By Rhys Bowen. Anyone who has spent time in Venice will relish rekindled memories and those who have never visited will feel as though they have by the end of this book. I would like for this one to dive more into the history or details of the war. (Damning evidence we're not perhaps evolving as a race!). Summary Book Summary To find his wife, Alex must face what Layla has forgotten. Check out what was in my December box from Sweet Reads! A woman who became a spy, a mother, a prisoner of war and a refugee. The Caroline romance story seemed very contrived and felt more like a Harlequin Romance. Strout's fourth novel, it tells the . (1). Try That didn't work for me. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. This is not a genre I read very often (historical/WWII fiction) or even enjoy very much but there are exceptions, and the fact that it was largely set in Venice called to me. Amazon.com/TheVeniceSketchbook "Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot with characters who come vibrantly alive on the page." Mark Sullivan, author. : Interested in deeper information about a book title of your choosing. Book Review: Venice Sketchbook. Brunetti and the police visit countless people that may have known the person based off a sketch. Portrait of Venice - Giandomenico Romanelli 1997 "Portrait of Venice presents a cultural tour of the most remarkable architecture and urban development throughout the history of this great city - from medieval times through Gothic, Renaissance, and neo-classical periods, and into the twentieth century. Portia, the wealthy Belmont heiress, is likewise a depressed and unhappy character . This one sounds different and like you, I only the double narration. Venice Sketchbook (Sketchbooks), Sammartini, Tudy 9789814155083 | eBay Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Not bad, but not top-notch either, Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022, Dual-timeline novels have been a real thing of late, especially involving WWII. Dressed for Death: Summary . One way or another they find a a way to be together. Book . In The Merchant of Venice, Portia is a beautiful, intelligent, and wealthy heiress from Belmont.