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Synopsis
"Three writers (the others are Eric Flint and Dave Freer) collaborate on this massive concoction of alternate history, high fantasy, and historical romance set in the sixteenth-century Venice of an alternate world in which Catholicism is factionalized, the Hohenstauffens instead of the Habsburgs rule the Holy Roman Empire, magic works, and the grand duke of Lithuania is trying to use that magic against his enemy, the emperor."--Booklist.
Is The Shadow of the Lion appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This complex alternate-history fantasy features political intrigue, magical conflicts, and some romantic elements in a richly detailed Renaissance Venice setting. Violence is moderate with battles and political maneuvering; romance is present but not explicit.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include political violence, war, and class struggle (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love intricate political plots and alternate history will enjoy this magical reimagining of Renaissance Venice with multiple storylines.