The Venetians - Mary Elizabeth Braddon - Bog

The Venetians is a historical novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and published in 1893. The story takes place in Venice during the 16th century and follows the lives of two young women, Bianca and Laura, as they navigate the complex and treacherous world of Venetian society. Bianca is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is betrothed to a young nobleman, while Laura is a poor orphan who is taken in by a kind-hearted noblewoman. Despite their different backgrounds, the two women become close friends and must rely on each other to survive in a world where betrayal and deception are commonplace. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including scheming courtesans, ruthless noblemen, and mysterious foreigners. The Venetians is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating cities in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.