"Strange and haunting, a gothic novel with a modern consciousness." Philippa Gregory "A quirky, darkly mischievous novel about love, obsession and the burden of charisma, played out against the backdrop of Venice's watery, decadent glory." Sarah Dunant 'A mesmerizing story of love and obsession in nineteenth century Venice: dark and utterly compelling."
Natasha Solomons "Intriguing and entertaining; a clever, beguiling...