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If you want to experience old world Venice as if you're actually living in it, this is the book for you. Beautiful descriptions and sensory detail weave into Venetian politics and intrigue to form a gorgeous backdrop for the story. The premise is intriguing as well, though I felt rushed through the plot. I wanted to examine each instance of deceit a bit longer and spend more time getting to know the romantic interest so I could truly feel invested in the outcome. I didn't connect with the characters (perhaps because I felt rushed) like I wanted to, but this is still a story that stayed with me long after I closed the cover.