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The City of Falling Angels

The City of Falling Angels

by JohnBerendt (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

    $3.28

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    Paperback 2005

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    Hardcover 2005

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

Taking the fire that destroyed the Fenice theatre in 1996 as his starting point, John Berendt creates a unique and unforgettable portrait of Venice and its extraordinary inhabitants. Beneath the exquisite facade of the world's most beautiful historic city, scandal, corruption and venality are rampant, and John Berendt is a master at seeking them out. Ezra Pound and his mistress, Olga; poet Mario Stefani; the Rat Man of Treviso; or Mario Moro - self-styled carabiniere, fireman, soldier or airman, depending on the day of the week. With his background in journalism, Berendt is perfectly poised to gain access to private and unapproachable people, and persuade them to talk frankly to him. The result is mischievous, witty, compelling - and destined to be the non-fiction succes d'estime of the year.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 384
 Publisher: Sceptre
Published: 07 Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 0340825006
ISBN 13: 9780340825006
Book Overview: A mystery story, a comedy, and a riveting human drama rolled into one, from the bestselling author of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL

Media Reviews
'Berendt's descriptions of people and places are well-honed and he has an ear for a good yarn as well as an obvious knack for getting people to talk revealingly.' * Laurence Phelan, Independent on Sunday *
'Berendt's descriptions of people and places are well-honed and he has an ear for a good yarn as well as an obvious knack for getting people to talk revealingly' * Laurence Phelan, Independent on Sunday *
'Fascinating, fantastic. . . Intrigue, too, stems from the burning of the Fenice opera house in 1996 and here Berendt's enthusiasm for juicy recriminations become almost palpable.' * Stephanie Cross, Observer *
It's a fascinating read' * Jonathan Gibbs, Telegraph *
'Glittering, entertaining and anecdote-filled.' * Sunday Times *
'The inhabitants of Venice are the real stars of the story' * Sunday Telegraph *
Author Bio
John Berendt is a journalist and former editor of New York magazine. His first book, MiIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL was an international bestseller. He lives in New York.