The fire that destroyed the Fenice Theatre inspired Berendt to weave a story of intrigue about Venice and its inhabitants just as engaging as his Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil did for Savannah. Adjectives such as fragile, corrupt, beautiful, historic and scandalous describe his cast of real life characters. Through them, he adds flesh and blood to this magical city. This is compelling reading, far better than any guide book.
(Jeremy Miller - bwl 65 Summer 2012 ) |
