A history of Venetian/Murano glassmaking from the 15th Century to the present is told through the experiences of a fictional family. It is impeccably researched and, unusually, follows one female who ages about 10 years for every century, justified on the basis of Venetian art being timeless. Odd but effective. Interesting for one person to experience the plague and Covid. I didn’t always have empathy with the characters but enjoyed the history and atmosphere.
(Ros Cook - bwl 116 Spring 2025 ) |
