Titian's Boatman
Book description
It is 1576 and Venice is in chaos, ravaged by plague and overrun by crime. In the midst of the anarchy we find those brave souls who have chosen not to flee the city. Titian, most celebrated of Venetian painters, his health failing badly. Sebastiano, a gondolier who is the…
Why read it?
1 author picked Titian's Boatman as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This complex novel is akin to going on a highly enjoyable journey through gorgeous settings and two distinct periods of time. A multitude of seemingly unrelated stories set in London, Venice, and New York City, slowly intertwine and merge throughout the novel. Revenge drives one character, the desire to reach a higher social standing another, fame and perhaps wealth motivates a third, and memories of better times keep a fourth going. Yet all of their stories are connected via a single painting, Titian’s Man With the Blue Sleeve. To find out how and why, you’ll have to read this…
From Jennifer's list on amateur sleuths searching for lost art.
Want books like Titian's Boatman?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 74 books like Titian's Boatman.
Browse books like Titian's Boatman
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in New York City, Venice, and London?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about New York City, Venice, and London.