The Gondola Maker: A Historical Fiction Novel - Paperback Edition | Perfect for Book Clubs & Venice Enthusiasts

In 16th-century Venice, the heir to a family boatyard rejects his destiny but is drawn to restore an old gondola with the dream of taking a girl for a ride.Venice, 1581Luca Vianello is the heir to the city’s most esteemed gondola-making family. But when an accidental tragedy strikes the boatyard, Luca believes his true calling lies elsewhere. Readers will appreciate the authentic details of gondola craftsmanship along with a captivating tale of artisanal tradition and family bonds set in one of the world’s most magnificent settings: Renaissance Venice.Morelli creates poignantly convincing characters in this handsome coming-of-age novel about adoration, pain, and destiny.--Publisher’s Weekly starred reviewHistorical fiction at its best.--Midwest Book ReviewLaura Morelli holds a Ph.D. in art history from Yale University and is the author of Made in Italy. www.lauramorelli.com