Book Review: The Virgins of Venice by Gina Buonaguro

 
  

The Virgins of Venice by Gina Buonaguro

1509 Venice

Rosa and Justina are the two daughters of the family, 13 and 17.

Pablo is the elder son who is to inherit the estate but due to father's debts he has made decisions that will affect the whole house. It's all about the elder son inheriting the estate  while everybody else has to suffer and sacrifice.

Love how she is able to do what she loves,writing and how it just takes off and someone wants to publish it...

This story is filled with heartache, sacrifices, hardships, struggles in every regard you can imagine and then some. Events, war, personal and political in the area at the time also sway the outcome of their lifes as time goes on.

Loved learning about Venice, islands, Grand Canal and life around it, and new words for me to look up. 

Captivating story is told from Justina's point of view but encompasses so many.

Resources and acknowledgments are mentioned at the back of the book. Love learning how this book came about. First time reading this author and can’t wait to read more of her works.

Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.