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17th century Venice: Glass-making is so far in advance of the rest of the world that glassware becomes a priceless monopoly. But the craftsmen are kept as virtual prisoners on the Venetian island of Murano. They and their families are threatened with death by the city’s vicious ruling junta if they ever commit the treachery of divulging their methods to another soul. So the glassblowers’ secrets are kept by all…save one man.
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I totally agree with the above comment - I was torn between wanting to read on and not wanting the story to finish. Marina has given us a brilliant story that weaves together a fascinating family history that brought Venice to life for me in a very vivid way, presenting a side to it that you don't often hear about underneath the obvious romance and beauty.
This book deserves to do very well. If you haven't read it yet - DO!
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