The Lion of Venice
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1 author picked The Lion of Venice as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I recommend this non-fiction book because it is a fascinating study of the famous bronze statue of a lion that stands at the top of a column in the heart of Venice and is actually a symbol of the city. The book so intrigued me that I decided to write a novel in which the lion statue was an important, somewhat magical character. That novel was also titled The Lion of Venice and it focused on the life and travels of Marco Polo, likely the most famous Venetian in history.
From Mark's list on historical fiction and mysteries set in Italy.
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