FREE: The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt

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Venice--a city of masks and riddles, where narrow streets and passageways form a giant maze that confounds the uninitiated and deepens the sense of mystery. As captivating as it is elusive, the city teeters in precarious balance between endurance and decay. In 1996, a sensational fire destroyed the historic Fenice opera house, where five of Verdi's operas premiered. It is a catastrophe for Venetians, made worse by the revelation that arson might hae been the cause. Arriving three days after the fire, Berendt inquires into the nature of life in this remarkable city while gradually revealing the truth about the fire. Encountring a rich cast of characters, Berendt tells a tale full of atmosphere and surprise as the stories build, one after th other, ultimately coming togethe to portray a world as finely drawn as a still-life painting. With ever-mounting suspense, The City of Falling Angels reveals the city of Venice in all its magic, mystery, and decadence.