The Treasures of Venice - Softcover

McGary, Loucinda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402226705 ISBN 13: 9781402226700

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2009

Synopsis

When American librarian Samantha Lewis and Irish rogue Keirnan Fitzgerald set off to find priceless jewels, they become embroiled in a 500-year-old love story that eerily prefigures their own...

In 15th century Venice, beautiful and wealthy Serafina falls in love with Nino, a young Florentine sculptor. They decide to flee to Padua, and to fund the trip, Nino copies a set of jewels that then disappear.

In modern-day Venice, Keirnan needs Samantha's help to locate the jewels so he can pay his sister's ransom. Samantha must decide whether the man she's so drawn to is her soul mate from a previous life...or are they merely pawns in a relentless quest for a priceless treasure?

About this title

About the Author

Loucinda McGary took early retirement from her managerial career to pursue her twin passions of travel and writing, and sets her novels of romantic suspense in the fascinating places she has visited. She was a finalist in the 2006 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart contest in Romantic Suspense. She lives in Sacramento, CA.

Review

"The Treasures of Venice is a captivating story of romance, suspense, and historical legend. Painted against a beautiful backdrop of romantic Venice, Loucinda McGary quickly draws you in with the legend of the Jewels of the Madonna. I was entranced from page one and loved it!" - Armchair Interviews

"McGary's satisfying, fast-paced romance is filled with passion and deception that resonate through the centuries." - Booklist

"With references to reincarnation and eternal love, THE TREASURES OF VENICE is an atmospheric novel that really brings the sights and sounds of Italy to the reader. " - The Romance Readers Connection

"[A] good, fun, fast read which starts with that magic "love at first sight" moment and keeps you turning the pages until the final kiss. " - Historical Novel Review

"THE TREASURES OF VENICE is daringly adventurous plus overflowing with heartfelt emotions and passionate desires." - Single Titles

"Treasures of Venice is a fun, suspenseful trip through Venice." - All About Romance

"[A] captivating story of romance, suspense, and historical legend. I was entranced from page one and loved it!" - Wendy's Minding Spot

"Samantha and Kiernan's romance is the stuff dreams are made of, and their adventures while trying to track down the jewels and rescue his sister will keep you on the edge of your seat. " - The Romantic Times Book Review

"I loved this novel by Loucinda McGary for its mixture of suspense, romance and historical fiction. " - The Burton Review

"[A] quite entertaining and believably written suspense story... " - A Lovely Shore Breeze

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1402226705
• ISBN 13: 9781402226700
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352