Kerry Jacobson USA

This story has so many twists and turns amid frantic activity and adventure that I was kept intrigued to the very end where plots and ploys were finally revealed. It does rely heavily on a short era in Veronian history and input from Shakespearean literature, so the tale encompasses numerous histori ... (continue)

A whole lot more about an imaginary pair of sisters abandoned as very young children to one of the foundling homes in 18th century Venice, than about Vivaldi per se, but still an engrossing tale of the era and it's rich period details.

An enjoyable read with lots of references to the Pacific Northwest. Elkins' style of writing is witty and his story lines just complicated enough to keep one guessing and pleasantly engaged. Scientific detail is used to add depth and detail. Not too much gore. I'll try another of this series to subs ... (continue)

A quaint story of old fashioned, proper relationships where assumptions are made and not realized. Written with a very subtle humor regarding delicate human probings into feelings when it isn't "polite" to be too forward. Altogether a style of writing no longer popular.