A Death in the Venetian Quarter: A Medieval Mystery (Medieval Mysteries (Hardcover))

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Step into 14th-century Venice, where the opulent canals and labyrinthine alleys of the Venetian Quarter conceal a chilling secret. In A Death in the Venetian Quarter, Alan Gordon weaves a taut medieval mystery that transports readers to the height of Venetian power. The story follows a Venetian notary tasked with investigating a suspicious death — a man of high standing found dead in a locked room, with no obvious assailant. As the investigation unfolds, the notary must navigate the city's intricate social web, from wealthy merchants to desperate sailors, while deciphering a puzzle that points toward betrayal and conspiracy.\n\nGordon's meticulously researched setting breathes life into the Venice of 1370, complete with authentic detail and atmospheric prose. The mystery unfolds with steady momentum, each clue leading deeper into the corruption and intrigue that plagued the Venetian Republic. A Death in the Venetian Quarter is both a thrilling detective story and a vivid portrait of medieval Venice, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mystery alike.

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