This is one of the most intriguing and gripping mystery I read this year. A fascinating mix of historical fact and fiction, a cast of characters including a villain/victim I would have throttle myself.
I was fascinated by the research as the author did a lot of reaserch in Venice about places/history/museums and the nearly forgotten stories about Alessandro il Moro and Lorenzaccio.
It would be easy to compare this mystery to Donna De Leon but I think that the only common element is Venice, each author delivers a story set in Venice but with a different way of looking at the town and its ihnabitants.
The cast of characters is intriguing, they share a common past but also a lot of hate and traumas.
Arnold is a great, well rounded, and relatable character, I like him and I want to read more about him.
It was a gripping, compelling, and entertaining read and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine