The City of Falling Angels John Berendt

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Summary

A mystery, a comedy, and a riveting human drama rolled into one, from the bestselling author of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL

The City of Falling Angels Summary

The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt

A beguiling portrait of the city of Venice from the bestselling author of the classic true crime Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

'Glittering, entertaining' Sunday Times

Beneath the exquisite facade of the world's most beautiful historic city, scandal, corruption and venality are rampant. Venice and its eccentric locals come to life in the words of exquisite storyteller, John Berendt. Ezra Pound and his mistress, Olga; poet Mario Stefani; the Rat Man of Treviso; or Mario Moro - self-styled carabiniere, fireman, soldier or airman, depending on the day of the week.

'Funny, insightful, illuminating...[Venice] reveals itself, slowly, discreetly, under Berendt's gentle but persistent prying' Boston Globe

City of Falling Angels is a mischievous, charming and compelling portrait of a beguiling city and its people.

The City of Falling Angels Reviews

'Berendt's descriptions of people and places are well-honed and he has an ear for a good yarn as well as an obvious knack for getting people to talk revealingly.' * Laurence Phelan, Independent on Sunday *
'Berendt's descriptions of people and places are well-honed and he has an ear for a good yarn as well as an obvious knack for getting people to talk revealingly' * Laurence Phelan, Independent on Sunday *
'Fascinating, fantastic. . . Intrigue, too, stems from the burning of the Fenice opera house in 1996 and here Berendt's enthusiasm for juicy recriminations become almost palpable.' * Stephanie Cross, Observer *
It's a fascinating read' * Jonathan Gibbs, Telegraph *
'Glittering, entertaining and anecdote-filled.' * Sunday Times *
'The inhabitants of Venice are the real stars of the story' * Sunday Telegraph *

About John Berendt

John Berendt is a journalist and former editor of New York magazine. His first book, MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL was an international bestseller. He lives in New York.

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Sku

GOR000529419

ISBN 13

9780340825006

ISBN 10

0340825006

Title

The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt

Author

John Berendt

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Hodder & Stoughton

Year published

2006-09-07

Number of pages

384

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

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Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us