The Venetian Mask
March 6, 2005Well, today just finished reading The Venetian Mask by Rosalind Laker. Generally, I think its a good book.
This is the first book, that I’ve read, to combine both fiction and non-ficiton stuff. It’s based on, as the title suggest, the eighteenth-century Venice. Its about the romance and adventure of two women, Marietta and Elena, whom met at the Pieta(a singing school). They later married to two arch rivals and thus and is forbidden to meet each other. However, their Pieta senior act as a middleman, passing messages for them and thus, thier friendship endures.
The book follows the history closely therefore, you can be sure that the backdrop of the book are all real. The book describes every detail carefully and you will be captivated by the scenery of Venice. Overall, this book is not just about the romance of the two girls but its definitely more than that. So, what are you waiting for? Go read it!
