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The Glassblower of Murano: A Novel

by Marina Fiorato

St. Martin's Press | May 26, 2009 | Trade Paperback

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Venice, 1681. Glassblowing is the lifeblood of the Republic, and Venetian mirrors are more precious than gold. Jealously guarded by the murderous Council of Ten, the glassblowers of Murano are virtually imprisoned on their island in the lagoon. But the greatest of the artists, Corradino Manin, sells his methods and his soul to the Sun King, Louis XIV of France, to protect his secret daughter. In the present day his descendant, Leonora Manin, leaves an unhappy life in London to begin a new one as a glassblower in Venice. As she finds new life and love in her adoptive city, her fate becomes inextricably linked with that of her ancestor and the treacherous secrets of his life begin to come to light.

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evocative debut novel
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The modern day characters and plot line are a little flat, a little predictable... but the story of Corradino the glassblower is fascinating and leaves you wanting more. The real magic of the story, however, is Venice itself. The author evokes Venice clearly, turning the city into a character all its own, magical and brooding. A beautiful novel, here's hoping the author grows into her writing. I look forward to reading her next novel.