Murano in 1496 is the setting of this breathtaking novel by Tracy Chevalier. Our protagonist, Orsola Rosso, comes from a long line of glassmakers and aspires to follow in her family's footsteps. Orsola finds her calling with unwavering determination as she crafts multi-colored glass beads. She matures into an expert in the field in a... Continue Reading →
The Instrumentalist (Harriet Constable)
Venice, 1696. A baby is abandoned at the orphanage Ospedale della Pietà. The orphanage is a hard place to grow up in. But for its girls, it also offers a chance to receive an education as part of the figlie di coro. It is well known for teaching them to play musical instruments. The orphanage... Continue Reading →
