Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed on 6/7/2011 + 1568 more book reviews

This is a dazzling tale of possible events in the fabulous city of Venice during the Renaissance; events that spark a real coming-of-age in a young boy. But it's also a dark story, and as poisonous as the notorious Borgia family.

From back cover:
It is 1498, the dawn of the Renaissance, and Venice teems with rumors of an ancient book that holds the secret to unimaginable power. But while those who seek the book will stop at nothing to get it, others will die to protect it. As a storm of intrigue circles the labyrinthine city, Luciano, a quick-witted orphan with an even faster hand, gets caught up in the madness. Hired as an apprentice in the palace kitchen, Lucian is initiated into the illustrious chef's aromatic world, with all its seductive ingredients and secrets. But after Luciano witnesses a shocking murder in the lavish dining room, he realizes that even those he relis on most cannot be trusted. He embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth. What he discovers will swing open the shutters of his mind, inflame his deepest desires, and leave an indelible mark on his soul.

Rich with the luxurious colors and textures of Venice, The Book of Unholy Mischief delights the senses and breathes fresh life into an age defined by intellectual revival and artistic vibrancy. A luminous and seductive novel, it is, at its heart, a high-spirited tribute to the fruits of knowledge and the extraordinary power of those who hold its key. In a world of violence and intrigue, who guards the truth?

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