The Glassblower of Murano
‘A fascinating tale of mystery and dedication, of love and
betrayal.’ Kate Furnivall, author of The Russian Concubine
The Glassblower of Murano is an historical mystery centred on the glassmaking tradition of the Venetian island of Murano. The arrival of a young English woman on the island triggers a chain of events which lead back to her ancestor, the great Renaissance glass craftsman Corradino. Filled with sumptuous descriptions of Venice past and present, Marina Fiorato’s novel is a wonderful achievement of historical reconstruction and present day intrigue.
Marina Fiorato is half-Venetian. She is a history graduate of Oxford University and the University of Venice, where she specialized in the study of Shakespeare’s plays as an historical source. After University she studied art and since worked as an illustrator, actress and film reviewer. She also designed tour visuals for rock bands including U2 and the Rolling Stones. She was married on the Grand Canal in Venice and lives in North London with her husband, son and daughter.
Find out more about Marina at www.marinafiorato.com.
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