The Quarant Paperback – 28 Oct. 2020

Never having visited Venice I very much enjoyed this obviously well researched; and historically accurate account of Venice in 1348. We first meet Malin arriving in a city recently devastated by an earthquake and tsunami. The aftermath of which adds to the atmosphere, intrigue and intensity that arise as his plans, to secure a coup on behalf of Edward the Third, are met with unexpected obstacles.It is also a great story of secrets, friendship, love and loyalty. A great read.

Obviously a great deal of research and not an obvious choice for first novel. A good read and detail but the ending left me feeling flat. One cannot expect every tale to have a happy ending but here the story seemed to drift to a tame ending.

This is a well researched and written story about 14th century Venice. It’s a good read with lots of details of the workings of the Venetian republic.