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Cavendish Chronicles #6
One Knight in Venice
One Knight In Venice by Tori Phillips released on Mar 23, 2001 is available now for purchase.
296 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 2001
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December 4, 2023
Polvere d'arte - per RFS
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La Tori è ormai sinonimo di garanzia, la sua scrittura ti cattura e ti invita a leggere pagina dopo pagina fin quando non arrivi alla fine e dici “già finito?”
Anche questo romanzo non è da meno.
Cosa succede se una cortigiana veneziana, Cosma di Luna, vuole accaparrarsi uno dei Cavendish, Francis, che l’ha usata solo per carpire informazioni per salvaguardare la propria nazione?
Soprattutto se il suddetto uomo la vuole scaricare perché si è invaghito di una innocente e dolce colombina, Bianca di Leonardo, con le mani da fata?
Beh ve lo dico io un gran macello! Perché le cortigiane, quando si ficcano in testa qualcosa, sono disposte a tutto pur di ottenerlo! E poi non può lasciarsi sfuggire un Conte a causa di una piccola e insignificante guaritrice che porta su di sé il simbolo del diavolo!
Francis da uomo furbo e navigato com’è riesce a tener testa a Cosma fin quando lei non fa una mossa inaspettata, nella convinzione di averlo indietro, ma invece lo porterà a rischiare la vita per salvare quella di Bianca; per fortuna potrà contare sull’aiuto di Jobe, una nostra vecchia conoscenza, che veramente sembra l’angelo custode dei Cavendish!
In tutto questo trambusto, il nostro protagonista deve far capire a Bianca che la ama e la corteggia come meglio può e cercare di farle cadere, letteralmente, la maschera che lei indossa sempre perché, a suo dire, è sfigurata e non vuole turbare nessuno. Impresa non facile perché purtroppo la giovane ragazza, pur abitando a Venezia, non ha mai vissuto la gioia e il divertimento che la città offre, soffocata dalle tante paure e preoccupazioni che, complice il particolare periodo storico, gli hanno inculcato i genitori, la società e la chiesa a causa di ciò che porta sotto la maschera.
Riuscirà Francis a sfuggire definitivamente dalle grinfie di Cosma, a salvare Bianca, a farla aprire al mondo che la circonda per vivere la vita a testa alta senza maschera oppure quest’ultima morirà provandoci?
Un romanzo carico di sentimento che fa capire quanto l’Italia e la maggior parte del mondo, in quel periodo, avevano paura di ciò che non conoscevano, non comprendevano o per meglio dire di tutto quello che usciva fuori dei cari canoni prefissati triti e ritriti, in una vera e propria caccia alle streghe e ai diavoli.
Ma per fortuna c’erano uomini capaci di andare al di là delle apparenze e guardare più in profondità.
Romanzo scritto in terza persona carico di sentimento, che tocca una tematica particolare che è quella della Santa Inquisizione e della caccia alle streghe. Ho adorato entrambi i protagonisti, Bianca per quella sua gentilezza e delicatezza senza tempo che la sua triste vita, per fortuna, non è riuscita a scalfire e Francis in quanto uomo che vede e percepisce le cose come solo i Cavendish sanno fare anche se alcune volte gli servirebbe una tirata d’orecchi!
Se avete letto gli altri romanzi non vi potete di certo farvi sfuggire questo! Buona lettura!
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La Tori è ormai sinonimo di garanzia, la sua scrittura ti cattura e ti invita a leggere pagina dopo pagina fin quando non arrivi alla fine e dici “già finito?”
Anche questo romanzo non è da meno.
Cosa succede se una cortigiana veneziana, Cosma di Luna, vuole accaparrarsi uno dei Cavendish, Francis, che l’ha usata solo per carpire informazioni per salvaguardare la propria nazione?
Soprattutto se il suddetto uomo la vuole scaricare perché si è invaghito di una innocente e dolce colombina, Bianca di Leonardo, con le mani da fata?
Beh ve lo dico io un gran macello! Perché le cortigiane, quando si ficcano in testa qualcosa, sono disposte a tutto pur di ottenerlo! E poi non può lasciarsi sfuggire un Conte a causa di una piccola e insignificante guaritrice che porta su di sé il simbolo del diavolo!
Francis da uomo furbo e navigato com’è riesce a tener testa a Cosma fin quando lei non fa una mossa inaspettata, nella convinzione di averlo indietro, ma invece lo porterà a rischiare la vita per salvare quella di Bianca; per fortuna potrà contare sull’aiuto di Jobe, una nostra vecchia conoscenza, che veramente sembra l’angelo custode dei Cavendish!
In tutto questo trambusto, il nostro protagonista deve far capire a Bianca che la ama e la corteggia come meglio può e cercare di farle cadere, letteralmente, la maschera che lei indossa sempre perché, a suo dire, è sfigurata e non vuole turbare nessuno. Impresa non facile perché purtroppo la giovane ragazza, pur abitando a Venezia, non ha mai vissuto la gioia e il divertimento che la città offre, soffocata dalle tante paure e preoccupazioni che, complice il particolare periodo storico, gli hanno inculcato i genitori, la società e la chiesa a causa di ciò che porta sotto la maschera.
Riuscirà Francis a sfuggire definitivamente dalle grinfie di Cosma, a salvare Bianca, a farla aprire al mondo che la circonda per vivere la vita a testa alta senza maschera oppure quest’ultima morirà provandoci?
Un romanzo carico di sentimento che fa capire quanto l’Italia e la maggior parte del mondo, in quel periodo, avevano paura di ciò che non conoscevano, non comprendevano o per meglio dire di tutto quello che usciva fuori dei cari canoni prefissati triti e ritriti, in una vera e propria caccia alle streghe e ai diavoli.
Ma per fortuna c’erano uomini capaci di andare al di là delle apparenze e guardare più in profondità.
Romanzo scritto in terza persona carico di sentimento, che tocca una tematica particolare che è quella della Santa Inquisizione e della caccia alle streghe. Ho adorato entrambi i protagonisti, Bianca per quella sua gentilezza e delicatezza senza tempo che la sua triste vita, per fortuna, non è riuscita a scalfire e Francis in quanto uomo che vede e percepisce le cose come solo i Cavendish sanno fare anche se alcune volte gli servirebbe una tirata d’orecchi!
Se avete letto gli altri romanzi non vi potete di certo farvi sfuggire questo! Buona lettura!
May 13, 2013
Cute read! It's been 6yrs since I read and I still like/remember the story well.
December 26, 2018
What an amazing little story! Filled with mystery until the very end. Good writing style. Nothing in this book was unnecessary.
September 29, 2019
Jessica Leonardo's parents are Spanish Jews who converted to Catholicism in Venice to avoid trouble. Jessica is a devout Catholic with a strawberry birthmark on her face. To avoid being branded a witch during the inquisition, she always wears a mask in public and rarely leaves her home where she is a gifted masseuse/healer. Francis Bardolph is an English spy in Venice masquerading as a Lord (he's a bastard son of nobility). When they meet (to make his shoulder feel better) both are attracted. Francis woos Jessica as has never been done to her before, but his mistress (for political info) gets very jealous and turns Jessica in to the Inquisition. Sentenced to die, Francis gets her out of Venice to England where his paternity comes out and Jessica is accepted for her, not her birthmark.
Interesting settings, clean - medium story.
Interesting settings, clean - medium story.
May 1, 2022
Esse livro sai um pouco da temática comum da série Cavendish.
Nos outros livros da série, Tori Phillips sempre se manteve no estilo capa-e-espada, mas em Um Cavalheiro em Veneza, vemos a retomada da Renascença Italiana e uma abordagem de Jogos-de-espiões.
É claro, ainda é um bodice-ripper, então o romance entre Francis e Jessica é o foco. A intriga fica por conta da ex-amante de Francis, que acusa Jessica de bruxaria para a Santa Inquisição.
Há também a presença de Lady Alicia, que basicamente não apareceu em nenhum outro livro da série além de A Princesa Secreta.
É diferente e é bem escrito, recomendo.
Nos outros livros da série, Tori Phillips sempre se manteve no estilo capa-e-espada, mas em Um Cavalheiro em Veneza, vemos a retomada da Renascença Italiana e uma abordagem de Jogos-de-espiões.
É claro, ainda é um bodice-ripper, então o romance entre Francis e Jessica é o foco. A intriga fica por conta da ex-amante de Francis, que acusa Jessica de bruxaria para a Santa Inquisição.
Há também a presença de Lady Alicia, que basicamente não apareceu em nenhum outro livro da série além de A Princesa Secreta.
É diferente e é bem escrito, recomendo.
January 12, 2019
What's up with the hate on sex workers in this book? No thank you
May 5, 2020
3.5 stars
Enjoyed
Enjoyed
January 8, 2011
The 6th book of the Cavendish Chronicles. Excellent series!
When the Field of Cloth and Gold festivities went on so did many things happen behind the tent flaps. One young woman had given her husband his two heirs and now gave herself to as many nobles, and even Kings, as she pleased. Olivia Bardolph seemed to enjoy pregnancy as well and then would drop the babes off with her husband and return to her activities at Court. During Cloth and Gold she gave her favors often and too many. Among them were both Guy and Brandon Cavendish. They were both young and lusty.
When young Francis Bardolph was brought to Wolf Hall at the age of 7 they could already tell he was a Cavendish. Brandon took him under his wing as his squire and assumed also he was his son. Although unlike his daughter, Belle, he never outwardly proclaimed Francis nor did he carry the Cavendish name. At nine years old Francis traveled to the estate of Kat Fitzhugh, soon to be Brandon's bride. As Brandon placed Belle in front of him on his horse he set Brandon behind him. An enemy trying to keep Brandon from marrying Kat so that he could claim the estates shot at Brandon but the arrow went through Francis right shoulder.
This story begins with Francis acting the rogue in Italy as he worked as a spy for the English King. He was told of a healer and was attracted to Jessica Leonardo from the moment he seen her, anyways most of her, she wore a mask over her face and while working on him he had to wear a blindfold. He was told her face was disfigured.
Jessica could not believe the giant of a man who had come to her. She was sure he was part of the Council of Ten. Even though her parents still practiced their Jewish ways, which was outlawed, she had given herself over the Catholic ways. Because of her birthmark that proclaimed to all she had the stain of the devil she lived in fear.
Brandon had a mistress during the months he had been in Italy. Mostly to gather information as she was a courtesan who many well known men would also go to. She connected him to the people he needed. Once he seen the freshness and pureness of Jessica, he no longer wanted Donna Cosma's favors. He had already tired of her as she was trying to get him to commit to marriage.
Cosma assumed that Francis was a noble with much wealth, as he was undercover as a nobleman. Her jealousy over Jessica brought her to send a letter to the Council of Ten accusing Jessica of treason, witchcraft and whatever else she could think of.
Jobe, the African friend of Mark Hayward from Halloween Knight, was a big part of this book as well.
Another well written, entertaining and emotional book.
When the Field of Cloth and Gold festivities went on so did many things happen behind the tent flaps. One young woman had given her husband his two heirs and now gave herself to as many nobles, and even Kings, as she pleased. Olivia Bardolph seemed to enjoy pregnancy as well and then would drop the babes off with her husband and return to her activities at Court. During Cloth and Gold she gave her favors often and too many. Among them were both Guy and Brandon Cavendish. They were both young and lusty.
When young Francis Bardolph was brought to Wolf Hall at the age of 7 they could already tell he was a Cavendish. Brandon took him under his wing as his squire and assumed also he was his son. Although unlike his daughter, Belle, he never outwardly proclaimed Francis nor did he carry the Cavendish name. At nine years old Francis traveled to the estate of Kat Fitzhugh, soon to be Brandon's bride. As Brandon placed Belle in front of him on his horse he set Brandon behind him. An enemy trying to keep Brandon from marrying Kat so that he could claim the estates shot at Brandon but the arrow went through Francis right shoulder.
This story begins with Francis acting the rogue in Italy as he worked as a spy for the English King. He was told of a healer and was attracted to Jessica Leonardo from the moment he seen her, anyways most of her, she wore a mask over her face and while working on him he had to wear a blindfold. He was told her face was disfigured.
Jessica could not believe the giant of a man who had come to her. She was sure he was part of the Council of Ten. Even though her parents still practiced their Jewish ways, which was outlawed, she had given herself over the Catholic ways. Because of her birthmark that proclaimed to all she had the stain of the devil she lived in fear.
Brandon had a mistress during the months he had been in Italy. Mostly to gather information as she was a courtesan who many well known men would also go to. She connected him to the people he needed. Once he seen the freshness and pureness of Jessica, he no longer wanted Donna Cosma's favors. He had already tired of her as she was trying to get him to commit to marriage.
Cosma assumed that Francis was a noble with much wealth, as he was undercover as a nobleman. Her jealousy over Jessica brought her to send a letter to the Council of Ten accusing Jessica of treason, witchcraft and whatever else she could think of.
Jobe, the African friend of Mark Hayward from Halloween Knight, was a big part of this book as well.
Another well written, entertaining and emotional book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 15, 2012
Venice 1550
So far I have found that the heroine is 24 and the hero is about 29. I loved the book. I don't see how a birthmark was considered evil, but maybe they did back then. Francis was wonderful, loved him! Even Jessica was fresh once he got her out the house. Cosma was a atramp, and just plain mean. I am glad she got her's in the end. Well we assume she does, but what happens we do not know. I would like to know. Jobe, the African friend of Mark Hayward from Halloween Knight, was a big part of this book as well. He's always so mysterious and dark. And just badass, lol. I can't wait to read the books on Guy and Brandon. And I hope that Francis' mother is in those as well to see what really went on at the Field of Cloth of Gold.
When the Field of Cloth of Gold festivities went on so did many things happen behind the tent flaps. Olivia Bardolph had given her husband his two heirs and now gave herself to as many nobles, and even Kings, as she pleased. Among them were both Guy and Brandon Cavendish. They were both young and lusty. She'd have her babes then drop them off with her hubby. When young Francis Bardolph was brought to Wolf Hall at the age of 7 they could already tell he was a Cavendish. Brandon took him under his wing as his squire and assumed also he was his son. He gets injured at the age of 9. This story begins with Francis acting the rogue in Italy as he worked as a spy for the English King. He was told of a healer and was attracted to Jessica Leonardo from the moment he seen her, anyways most of her, she wore a mask over her face and while working on him he had to wear a blindfold. He was told her face was disfigured. Jessica could not believe the giant of a man who had come to her. She was sure he was part of the Council of Ten. Even though her parents still practiced their Jewish ways, which was outlawed, she had given herself over the Catholic ways. Because of her birthmark that proclaimed to all she had the stain of the devil she lived in fear. Brandon had a mistress during the months he had been in Italy. Mostly to gather information as she was a courtesan who many well known men would also go to. She connected him to the people he needed. Once he seen the freshness and pureness of Jessica, he no longer wanted Donna Cosma's favors. He had already tired of her as she was trying to get him to commit to marriage. Cosma assumed that Francis was a noble with much wealth, as he was undercover as a nobleman. Her jealousy over Jessica brought her to send a letter to the Council of Ten accusing Jessica of treason, witchcraft and whatever else she could think of.
So far I have found that the heroine is 24 and the hero is about 29. I loved the book. I don't see how a birthmark was considered evil, but maybe they did back then. Francis was wonderful, loved him! Even Jessica was fresh once he got her out the house. Cosma was a atramp, and just plain mean. I am glad she got her's in the end. Well we assume she does, but what happens we do not know. I would like to know. Jobe, the African friend of Mark Hayward from Halloween Knight, was a big part of this book as well. He's always so mysterious and dark. And just badass, lol. I can't wait to read the books on Guy and Brandon. And I hope that Francis' mother is in those as well to see what really went on at the Field of Cloth of Gold.
When the Field of Cloth of Gold festivities went on so did many things happen behind the tent flaps. Olivia Bardolph had given her husband his two heirs and now gave herself to as many nobles, and even Kings, as she pleased. Among them were both Guy and Brandon Cavendish. They were both young and lusty. She'd have her babes then drop them off with her hubby. When young Francis Bardolph was brought to Wolf Hall at the age of 7 they could already tell he was a Cavendish. Brandon took him under his wing as his squire and assumed also he was his son. He gets injured at the age of 9. This story begins with Francis acting the rogue in Italy as he worked as a spy for the English King. He was told of a healer and was attracted to Jessica Leonardo from the moment he seen her, anyways most of her, she wore a mask over her face and while working on him he had to wear a blindfold. He was told her face was disfigured. Jessica could not believe the giant of a man who had come to her. She was sure he was part of the Council of Ten. Even though her parents still practiced their Jewish ways, which was outlawed, she had given herself over the Catholic ways. Because of her birthmark that proclaimed to all she had the stain of the devil she lived in fear. Brandon had a mistress during the months he had been in Italy. Mostly to gather information as she was a courtesan who many well known men would also go to. She connected him to the people he needed. Once he seen the freshness and pureness of Jessica, he no longer wanted Donna Cosma's favors. He had already tired of her as she was trying to get him to commit to marriage. Cosma assumed that Francis was a noble with much wealth, as he was undercover as a nobleman. Her jealousy over Jessica brought her to send a letter to the Council of Ten accusing Jessica of treason, witchcraft and whatever else she could think of.
August 10, 2010
Sir Francis Bardolf story is set in 1550 Venice, Italy. He is there spying for England trading enterprises.
An old injury to his shoulder leads to his meeting Jessica Leonardo for massage to help the stiffness in his shoulder and arm. She is recommended to Sir Francis by his mistress.
An old injury to his shoulder leads to his meeting Jessica Leonardo for massage to help the stiffness in his shoulder and arm. She is recommended to Sir Francis by his mistress.
October 20, 2009
A good story worth reading.
May 30, 2015
It wasn't easy for me to get into this book. :(
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