Gabrielle Wittkop , Louise Lalaurie (Translator)
Gabrielle Wittkop - Murder Most Serene
- ISBN 13:
- 9781939663146
- author:
- Gabrielle Wittkop , Louise Lalaurie (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wakefield Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 116
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 11.4 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In the final days of the Venetian Republic, a cycle of brutal murders unfolds. The wives of Count Alvise Lanzi meet with agonizing deaths, their lives cut short in a city-state consumed by corruption and excess. Gabrielle Wittkop's Murder Most Serene is a darkly comedic portrayal of Venice on the brink of collapse. With its rich historical detail and vivid descriptions, this novel offers a scathing critique of societal and institutional decay. The author's unique blend of humor and social commentary creates a sense of unease, as the city's beauty and decadence are laid bare. Written by a French author known for her provocative novels and travelogues, Murder Most Serene is a chilling exploration of human nature and the darker aspects of life in 18th-century Venice.
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