The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich
It was on such a night that the men came for Hannah. Hannah Levi is famed throughout Venice for her skills as a midwife but, as a Jew, the law forbids her from attending a Christian woman.
A lavishly detailed historical novel * Elle Magazine *
A lively tale involving love, blackmail, family, murder, plague, intercultural compassion, dramatic last-minute rescues and some very creative disguises. . Rich capably depicts the strength of women and the precariousness of their lives, regardless of status or religion * The Globe and Mail *
A compelling and engaging novel, a well-researched high-stakes drama written with elegance and compassion: fascinating! * Sandra Gulland *
Not only did Roberta Rich transport me to sixteenth-century Venice, with its seductive tapestry of smells, sights, textures and beliefs, she involved me in a poignant story of seasoned love. I don't know which I admired more - the wonderfully realized setting or the suspenseful story of Hannah and Isaac * Katherine Ashenburg *
A lively tale involving love, blackmail, family, murder, plague, intercultural compassion, dramatic last-minute rescues and some very creative disguises. . Rich capably depicts the strength of women and the precariousness of their lives, regardless of status or religion * The Globe and Mail *
A compelling and engaging novel, a well-researched high-stakes drama written with elegance and compassion: fascinating! * Sandra Gulland *
A meticulously researched page-turner that evokes renaissance Venice with remarkable clarity, radiance, and vigour
* William Deverell *Not only did Roberta Rich transport me to sixteenth-century Venice, with its seductive tapestry of smells, sights, textures and beliefs, she involved me in a poignant story of seasoned love. I don't know which I admired more - the wonderfully realized setting or the suspenseful story of Hannah and Isaac * Katherine Ashenburg *
Roberta Rich divides her time between Vancouver and Colima, Mexico. She is
a former family law lawyer. This is her debut novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780091944902 |
| ISBN 10 | 0091944902 |
| Title | The Midwife of Venice |
| Author | Roberta Rich |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-02-16 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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