Daughter of Venice

Daughter of Venice

by Napoli Donna Jo (Author)

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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Format: Paperback
Pages: 264
Edition: New
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Published: 07 Jun 2004

ISBN 10: 0744590809
ISBN 13: 9780744590807
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
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
Author Bio
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.