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The Venetian Sanctuary
The Venetian Sanctuary
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Description: I devoured all Philip's novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy Val Mc Dermid An unputdownable thriller Gregory Dowling The plot is a masterwork of intrigue Daily Mail Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever Literary Review What lies beneath? Venice June 2020. The city has returned to the Venetians during a merciful pause in the Covid pandemic and few overseas visitors are to be seen. Yet Dominic Vicari a British private investigator haunted by loss has travelled across Europe to the tiny island of San Francesco del Deserto. The ancient monastery there it is said was founded by St Francis himself in the 13th century. Its population now consists of five Franciscan brothers and three pilgrims on retreat. Or rather two pilgrims and a dead man. Nathan Sutherland is called in when Vicari's broken body is found at the base of the campanile his death seemingly nothing more than a terrible accident. But Nathan isn't so sure and sets out on an investigation that will reunite him with an old friend and an old adversary and the discovery of a terrible secret hidden at the heart of the lagoon. Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones Superb - always gripping beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Clever and great fun The Times Sinister and shimmering The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself L. S. Hilton bestselling author of Maestra The Venetian setting is vividly described good fluid writing makes for easy reading Literary Review Un - put - downable If you love Venice you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice read this book and then go. If you like intrigue and a clever plot you'll love this book Amazon reviewer 5***** The lively colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi. you'll enjoy the ride Italia Magazine
Title: The Venetian Sanctuary
Author(s): Jones Philip Gwynne
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9781408715352
Pages: 400 Pages
Publication Date: 10/8/2024
Category: Crime & Mystery
Description: I devoured all Philip's novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy Val Mc Dermid An unputdownable thriller Gregory Dowling The plot is a masterwork of intrigue Daily Mail Gwynne Jones's talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever Literary Review What lies beneath? Venice June 2020. The city has returned to the Venetians during a merciful pause in the Covid pandemic and few overseas visitors are to be seen. Yet Dominic Vicari a British private investigator haunted by loss has travelled across Europe to the tiny island of San Francesco del Deserto. The ancient monastery there it is said was founded by St Francis himself in the 13th century. Its population now consists of five Franciscan brothers and three pilgrims on retreat. Or rather two pilgrims and a dead man. Nathan Sutherland is called in when Vicari's broken body is found at the base of the campanile his death seemingly nothing more than a terrible accident. But Nathan isn't so sure and sets out on an investigation that will reunite him with an old friend and an old adversary and the discovery of a terrible secret hidden at the heart of the lagoon. Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones Superb - always gripping beautifully constructed and vivid Stephen Glover Clever and great fun The Times Sinister and shimmering The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself L. S. Hilton bestselling author of Maestra The Venetian setting is vividly described good fluid writing makes for easy reading Literary Review Un - put - downable If you love Venice you'll love this because you'll be transported there in an instant. If you've not been to Venice read this book and then go. If you like intrigue and a clever plot you'll love this book Amazon reviewer 5***** The lively colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi. you'll enjoy the ride Italia Magazine
Title: The Venetian Sanctuary
Author(s): Jones Philip Gwynne
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9781408715352
Pages: 400 Pages
Publication Date: 10/8/2024
Category: Crime & Mystery