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The Treasures of Venice: A tale of danger, jewelry, and all-consuming love
The Treasures of Venice A tale of danger jewelry and allconsuming love
Author: Loucinda McGary
When American librarian Samantha Lewis and Irish rogue Keirnan Fitzgerald set off to find priceless jewels, they become embroiled in a 500-year-old love story that eerily prefigures their own... In 15th century Venice, beautiful and wealthy Serafina falls in love with Nino, a young Florentine sculptor. They decide to flee to Padua, and to fund t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781402226700
ISBN-10: 1402226705
Publication Date: 9/1/2009
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 16 ratings
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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donkeycheese avatar reviewed The Treasures of Venice: A tale of danger, jewelry, and all-consuming love on + 1255 more book reviews
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The Treasures of Venice is a captivating story of romance, suspense, and historical legend. Painted against a beautiful backdrop of romantic Venice, Loucinda McGary quickly draws you in with the legend of the Jewels of the Madonna. The suspense mounts as the legend is unfolded, and the characters are drawn vividly and honest, full of courage and integrity. I was entranced from page one and loved it!
reviewed The Treasures of Venice: A tale of danger, jewelry, and all-consuming love on + 45 more book reviews
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I enjoyed this book -- it's a fast-moving mystery/romance that takes place in one of my favorite cities. The characters are believable and realistic, the mystery is ... well ... mysterious.
kahea46 avatar reviewed The Treasures of Venice: A tale of danger, jewelry, and all-consuming love on + 52 more book reviews
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Quick, easy, interesting read. Nice blend of mystery, history & romance. I liked the chemistry between Sam & Kiernan, sometimes there is no explaination for the right thing, it just is. I enjoyed Sam, she does spend much of the book thinking "what have i gotten myself into. this isn't me" but I didn't find it annoying or overdone, because I'd probably be thinking the same thing if I was going through what she was. Kiernan is an easy character to like, I don't know how to explain it, but I'm sure it has something to do with his physical description ~ Dark hair & sapphire blue eyes :), and the fact that he can speak Gaelic. The secondary characters add nicely to the story, especially Kathleen who brings a slice of humor with her.
txag80 avatar reviewed The Treasures of Venice: A tale of danger, jewelry, and all-consuming love on + 257 more book reviews
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Excellent Escapism!
Loucinda McGary really takes you on a merry chase through all of Venice. The intrigue is intense and the dialogue is delightful. The flashbacks to the original lovers who created the mystery are just as engaging as the two contemporary strangers who are drawn together by chance/fate.
The author offers a true sense of place and keeps you hooked on the action as well as the sexual attraction. Librarians deserve to be presented as strong, smart and sexy!
Highly recommended - I'm ready for my next adventure with Loucinda McGary!
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