Novelist and poet Barbara Quick is the author of VIVALDI'S VIRGINS, published in July 2007 (quality paperback edition in 2008) by HarperCollins and sold for translation in 14 countries, as well as the YA historical title, A GOLDEN WEB, published by HarperTeen in 2010. More information at http://www.barbaraquick.com"
A fine, entertaining story, not as scandalous as the title might suggest. If you are a fan of the baroque history of Italy or classical music in general, I am certain you will find this book to be quite a redeeming piece of historical (escapist) fiction.