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Starred Review on April 9, 2021 | Fiction
A clever prologue referring to Romeo and Juliet sets the stage for Bowen's ("Royal Spyness" and "Molly Murphy" series) diverting romantic adventure in Venice, complete with intrigue, mystery, and, woe. On her first trip to Venice in 1928, 18-year-old Juliet "Lettie" Browning falls in love with both the city and Leo, the handsome heir of Conte Da Rossi. The trip sets in motion events that result in Lettie's unexpected life in Wo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More