City of Masks (Stravaganza)

City of Masks (Stravaganza)

by Mary Hoffman (Author)

Synopsis

Set in a parallel world, in an Italy that in this world is called Talia and in a Venice that in this world is called Bellezza, the narrative follows Lucien, who in this world is ill with cancer. Given a marbled notebook to help him communicate when his throat hurts too much to speak, this notebook is the means that transports Lucien to this magical, dangerous new world - a world which is set in the C16, and thrills to the delight of political intrigue, including assassination attempts both foiled and successful. The parallel Venice is astonishingly evoked, with the silks and velvets, the sensuousness of the food and the elegance of the city and its waterways all beautifully and powerfully described. The world of Talia is unforgettably and convincingly real.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 21 Jul 2003

ISBN 10: 0747562199
ISBN 13: 9780747562191
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: Over 85,000 copies sold of the hardback pre-publication; international best-seller having sold in 12 languages, 9 of which pre-publication Published to huge commericial and critical acclaim - author is working on sequel: Stravaganza, City of Stars Fantastic web page to entice readers

Media Reviews
'City of Masks is a poignant, touching and exciting novel, difficult to put down. This is one of the best time-slip stories that I have read in recent years. Without doubt a masterwork of contemporary children's literature.' Edgardo Zaghini Children's Literature Officer, Booktrust 'One of the most exciting adventures I've read in years.' Wendy Cooling, Best Books for Christmas in the Children's Bookseller
Author Bio
Mary Hoffman is a best-selling children's author and reviewer. She is the author of the picture book 'Amazing Grace' which is an international best-seller. She is a complete afficionado of Italy - all her love for Italy has been infused into this book. She is currently doing an Italian literature course, and writing the sequel in the Stravaganza series: 'City of Stars' set in the Talian version of Siena. Mary is also the editor of Armadillo, a children's revew magazine. She has three grown-up children and lives with her husband in Carterton, outside Oxford.