Marietta: A Maid Of Venice

Marietta: A Maid of Venice

by Francis Marion Crawford

Set in the heart of Renaissance Venice, "Marietta: A Maid of Venice" follows the passionate lives of Zorzi Ballarin and Angelo Beroviero, two master glassblowers of Murano. Their lives are intertwined by the love of the captivating Marietta, a young woman caught between the desires of both men. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the intricate political machinations of Venice, with the Council of Ten, a powerful governing body, looming over the characters. The novel explores the complexities of love, betrayal, ambition, and the cultural clashes of the era, weaving a tapestry of intrigue and romance against the vibrant backdrop of Venetian society.

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Francis Marion Crawford was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastical stories. He was born in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, on Aug...

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