This book starts during the Renaissance, in Murano, a short distance from Venice, renowned for its beautiful and exquisite Murano glass. At the time, glassblowers were traditionally all men and women are forbidden to work with glass. Orsola breaks down those barriers and traditions that prevent her from working with glass. She learns the art of beadwork and from the sale of these beads she manages to save her family during plagues and turbulent times.
I love the way this historical fiction is rich in magical realism which is masterfully woven throughout the book, while the characters age through the years not centuries. The book spans centuries from the Renaissance in 1486 through to more recent world events, the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Happy Reading
Chris 🙂 xx
