ROBERTA RICH divides her time between Vancouver and Colima, Mexico. She is a former family law lawyer. This is her debut novel. Visit Roberta at robertarich.ca.
A lavishly detailed historical novel Elle Magazine A lively tale involving love, blackmail, family, murder, plague, intercultural compassion, dramatic last-minute rescues and some very creative disguises ... Rich capably depicts the strength of women and the precariousness of their lives, regardless of status or religion The Globe and Mail A compelling and engaging novel, a well-researched high-stakes drama written with elegance and compassion: fascinating! Sandra Gulland A meticulously researched page-turner that evokes renaissance Venice with remarkable clarity, radiance, and vigour William Deverell Not only did Roberta Rich transport me to sixteenth-century Venice, with its seductive tapestry of smells, sights, textures and beliefs, she involved me in a poignant story of seasoned love. I don't know which I admired more - the wonderfully realized setting or the suspenseful story of Hannah and Isaac Katherine Ashenburg