Daughter of Venice - Softcover

Napoli Donna Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0744590809 ISBN 13: 9780744590807

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

Venice, Italy, 1592. Donata Mocenigo, younger daughter to one of the city's great noble families, leads a life full of wealth and privileges. But she feels constricted by the many rules of etiquette she must observe. So Donata and her sisters come up with a daring plan for her to escape the palazzo and explore. But little does she realize that in doing so, she will change her own and her family's lives for ever.

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Review:

"So rich with historical detail and intrigue that readers will quickly feel the desperation and exhilaration of Donata's daring escape... an authentic taste of this complex society on the brink of change and the ancient rules that still bound its women both physically and mentally." Amazon "A strong and enjoyable novel." The Glasgow Herald "An absorbing tale of courage." The Bookseller"

About the Author:

Donna Jo Napoli is a Professor of Linguistics and the author of many distinguished books for young readers. A dual citizen of the USA and Italy, Donna Jo Napoli lives with her family in Pennsylvania.

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0744590809
• ISBN 13: 9780744590807
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264