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The City Of Falling Angels
John Berendt
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Description for The City Of Falling Angels
Paperback. A mystery story, a comedy, and a riveting human drama rolled into one, from the bestselling author of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DST; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 143 x 25. Weight in Grams: 260.
'Glittering, entertaining' Sunday Times
A beguiling portrait of the city of Venice from the bestselling author of the classic true crime Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Beneath the exquisite facade of the world's most beautiful historic city, scandal, corruption and venality are rampant. Venice and its eccentric locals come to life in the words of exquisite storyteller, John Berendt. Ezra Pound and his mistress, Olga; poet Mario Stefani; the Rat Man of Treviso; or Mario Moro - self-styled carabiniere, fireman, soldier or airman, depending on the day of the week.
City of Falling ... Read more is a mischievous, charming and compelling portrait of a beguiling city and its people.
'Fascinating, fantastic' Observer
Product Details
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
267g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340825006
SKU
V9780340825006
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About John Berendt
John Berendt is a journalist and former editor of New York magazine. His first book, MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL was an international bestseller. He lives in New York.
Reviews for The City Of Falling Angels
'Berendt's descriptions of people and places are well-honed and he has an ear for a good yarn as well as an obvious knack for getting people to talk revealingly.'
Laurence Phelan, Independent on Sunday
'Berendt's descriptions of people and places are well-honed and he has an ear for a good yarn as well as an obvious knack for ... Read more
Laurence Phelan, Independent on Sunday
'Berendt's descriptions of people and places are well-honed and he has an ear for a good yarn as well as an obvious knack for ... Read more