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Synopsis
"The seductive city of Venice has lured Homer Kelly to a rare books conference, and wife Mary has eagerly come along, camera in tow. Upon arrival they find their Venetian host, Sam Bell, reveling in an examination of holy relics entrusted to him by the new Procurator of Saint Mark's, Lucia Costanza. Sam is convinced they are fraudulent. (He may be surprised.)"--BOOK JACKET. "But soon the Kellys' tranquil getaway turns into a life-and-death adventure, when Lucia's soon-to-be ex-husband is killed and Lucia disappears, branding herself the prime suspect. Bucolic Venice begins to look more and more sinister as Sam's borrowed relics disappear one by one and his motherless little daughter, Ursula, begins to behave in a most unusual way."--BOOK JACKET. "The plot thickens with the help of Mary's simple snapshots of jade-green canals, the Rialto Bridge, the Piazza San Marco, the ancient Ghetto, and churches, palaces, and squares in every remote corner of the city. Before long she is in danger, pursued across a maze of ancient bridges while the lagoon overflows and floods the streets. In the end there is a miracle - could it possibly be real? - and a treasure is uncovered, painfully recalling the fate of Venetian Jews in World War II."--BOOK JACKET.
Is The Thief of Venice appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this is a cozy mystery with a murder and a disappearance, but the violence is off-page. The story deals with World War II history and the fate of Venetian Jews, which may prompt discussions.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder and death.
Who'll love this
Kids who love mystery adventures in exotic locations will enjoy following Homer and Mary Kelly as they solve crimes amid Venice's beautiful canals and ancient secrets.