Ascension - Couverture rigide

Dowling, Gregory

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1250108527 ISBN 13 : 9781250108524

Editeur : Thomas Dunne Books, 2016

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

A special thriller set in the Venetian past - its colours and intrigues so vividly described' -- Francesco da Mosto

'Alvise is a terrific character, the murder mystery is absorbingly ingenious and, if you are a sucker for Venice, the sights, sounds and smells of its streets and canals ooze up from the page'

-- Daily Mail

'Wonderful ... I loved being transported to my favourite time in my favourite city' - Andrea di Robilant

'Packed with drama, intrigue, action, adventure and excitement, I loved the beautiful descriptions of Venice, the gentle dry humour, the well drawn characters and the intrepid and courageous Alvise'

--Jenny Itzcovitz

'Blends a laconic, amused style informed by American Detective literature with a profound knowledge of Venetian geography and history. Stylish, clever and gripping' --The Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Venice in 1749 - the city has lost its political and financial primacy but has become Europe's pleasure capital, famous for its gambling dens, its courtesans, its hectic carnival, its music, art and theatre - and the most highly organised secret service in Europe. Alvise Marangon, born in Italy but brought up in London, returns to the city of his birth and quickly becomes involved in the protection of a wealthy young Englishman and his beautiful cousin. He is then forcibly recruited into the city's powerful secret service to investigate a murder case. A reluctant spy he may be, but he is a gifted one. Amidst the world of gambling dens and courtesans, something momentous is being planned for the Feast of the Ascension, Venice's most important and spectacular holiday, and it seems that only Alvise can prevent the day from turning into bloody mayhem.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Thomas Dunne Books
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1250108527
• ISBN 13: 9781250108524
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 304