About the Book
When a baby is
discovered floating in a basket along the canals of 1807 Venice, a guild
of artisans takes him in and raises him as a son, skilled in each of
their trades. Although the boy, Sebastian Trovato, has wrestled with
questions of his origins, it isn't until a woman washes ashore his
lagoon island that answers begin to emerge. In hunting down his story,
Sebastian must make choices that could alter not just his own future,
but that of the beloved floating city.
Decades later, Daniel
Goodman is given a fresh start in life as the century turns. Hoping to
redeem a past laden in regrets, he is sent on an assignment from
California to Venice to procure and translate a rare book. There, he
discovers a mystery wrapped in the pages of that filigree-covered
volume. With the help of Vittoria, a bookshop keeper, Daniel finds
himself in a web of shadows, secrets, and discoveries carefully kept
within the stones and canals of the ancient city . . . and the mystery
of the man whose story the book does not finish: Sebastian Trovato (Goodreads)
My Thoughts
There is not a book that Amanda has written that is not a complete delight to read. I set aside specific time to read this one because I knew once I started I wouldn't be able to stop. This book is wonderful. I had no idea what to expect and this story is so unique you just have to read it to understand how impactful and heart wrenching it is. The characters are so well written. The dual time line is marvelous and all of the story lines interwoven on the pages are just terrific. There is an ongoing mystery that threads throughout the book. There is romance though it is not overdone and it really came down to the heart of the characters and their growth that made this book so special. Amanda's writing shines light on the brokenness of people and how there is still so much hope to continue on. I loved this book and I hope you do too! I highly recommend!
Five stars!
"I received this book from Bethany House Publishers for free. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."
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