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Set in eighteenth-century Venice and based on an actual account by Giacomo Casanova-here is a lush tale of desire and risk, offering a little known portrait of the writer as a young man.
Barbara Lynn-Davis graduated from Brown University with a degree in art history. She then worked at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice and later spent a year there while completing her Ph.D. in Renaissance art at Princeton University. She currently teaches art history and writing at Wellesley College, and lives outside Boston with her family.
"Lynn-Davis admirably incorporates historical detail into this page-turning drama of mystery, love, and loss....Yet the standout is her depiction of Casanova - Lynn-Davis clearly enjoys crafting a real-life character who stands apart from the legend, making him the book's most enduring character." --Publishers Weekly
"Lynn-Davis debuts with a fascinating story based on the
notorious lover Giacomo Casanova's writings. With Venice as the
romantic backdrop and young love as its focus, this stunning tale
of passion, betrayal and redemption is a richly woven tapestry of
Casanova's early life. By bringing little known history to life,
Lynn-Davis delivers an unforgettable love story, centering not only
on Casanova, but two women who share the beauty of love and the
pain of loss; one will find salvation and the other true
happiness." --RT Book Reviews Barbara Lynn-Davis' debut novel
is a delicious delight, a feast for the senses. . .Well-written and
seductive, this book will draw the reader in. Some readers might
even stay up until the wee hours to learn what becomes of Caterina
and Casanova, surely one of the most passionate love stories of all
time. --Historical Novels Review
This historical novel ... is so well written that you will have a
hard time to put it aside. --Venice Insider, 2017 Top 10
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