02-05-2018, 11:57 AM | #1 |
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Venice - Historical Novels? Novels?
Dear All,
I'm thinking of a short trip to Venice later this year: my first visit. Can anyone recommend some fiction that would help me understand what I'm seeing? I've already read Donna Leon, who I quite like, but any other recommendations would be welcome. Thank you, Nabeel |
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Another is Dead Lagoon by Michael Dibdin. Aurelio Zen returns to his native Venice, to investigate the disappearance of a rich American who has been living in the city. He is not officially working the case, he is just doing so as a favour, but soon he uncovers details he has no choice but to pursue. An excellent way to explore the city, as Zen navigates the city of his birth you see the dark and the light side of Venice, its beauty and its eeriness. |
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02-09-2018, 11:50 PM | #3 |
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Don't Look Now by Daphne du Maurier
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02-10-2018, 05:37 AM | #4 |
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Just uploaded on Gutenberg USA is a book on literary Venice. Ancient, but illustrated.
Laurence Hutton: Literary Landmarks of Venice. (I go with the Dibden book--good read and the author knows his Venice.) |
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Miss Garnet's Angel by Salley Vickers.
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05-11-2018, 10:22 AM | #6 |
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Sampling all these. I have plans to visit Venice too.
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