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City of Falling Angels by John Berendt
"Taking the fire that destroyed the Fenice theatre in 1996 as his starting point, John Berendt creates a unique and unforgettable portrait of Venice and its extraordinary inhabitants. Beneath the exquisite facade of the world's most beautiful historic city, scandal, corruption and venality are rampant, and John Berendt is a master at seeking them out. 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." (Amazon).
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Venice 20th Century
US expat
Reviewed by: M. Helene Pisani, 2014-09-10 22:30:52
Author reveals unknown aspects of Venice. For someone who has read many historical books about Venice, this one had yet more surprises and wasn't boring.
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