Cassandra caravello is one of renaissance venices privileged elite. Jessica spotswood, author of born wicked wonderfully sinister and thrillingly romantic, venom has it allsecret trysts in graveyards, venetian canals, murdered courtesans, and masquerades. Beneath the murky waters that engulf the city of venice, secrets. Again, i know not a good way to select my reading material, but thats why i picked this one up. Since her parents died, she has been living on tiny san domenico island with her aunt, agnese. So good in fact that i kind of want to do a blog post about it. Venom secrets of the eternal rose by fiona paul 20618. While i found the writing really good, i just couldnt finish it. Venom became our november book club pick and for the most part, i liked it, though it had obvious signs of being the first in a series and of being a debut novel.
Love, lust, murder, mayhem and high society converge in one thrilling debut. Love, lust, murder, mayhem and high society converge in one thrilling debutpart gossip girl, part edgar allan poe, and wholly beautiful, elegant and suspenseful. The mood in fiona pauls belladonna is dark and well done, just the way i like it. This book was a fun read, i literally read it in one day while suntanning outside by my po. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 435 pages and is available in hardcover format. Cassandra caravello has everything a girl could desire. Venom by fiona paul centers on cassandra, an upper class teenager, who is already set to marry luce, another noble. She is engaged to a wealthy scholar, luca, and has her best friend madalena.
Cassandra caravello is part of venices wealthy elite. Each body that was found seemed to be linked together. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Fiona paul created a lush, compelling mystery i couldnt put down. I originally thought that this book would turn out to be a suspenseful romance set during the 1800s. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.
A romantic potboiler set in turnofthe17thcentury venice. Wonderfully sinister and thrillingly romantic, venom has it allsecret trysts in graveyards, venetian canals, murdered courtesans, and masquerades. Venom by fiona paul paperback, 2012 about this product. As the book opens, cassandra caravello is attending the funeral of liviana, one of her oldest friends. Venom audiobook by fiona paul, read by kathleen mcinerney. Fiona paul books list of books by author fiona paul thriftbooks. Im tickled pink to be able to be part of the venom book trailer teaser tour leading up to the reveal of the entire book trailer on usa todays happily ever after blog on july 31st. As the first book in as the first book in the popular ya author s trilogy the secrets of the eternal rose, venom introduces readers to cassandra caravello, a 15yearold girl born into an elite family from venice. Venom by fiona paul book one of the secrets of the eternal rose series publisher. Andrea cremer, new york times bestselling author of the nightshade series. Author of starling, venom, venom, belladonna secrets of the eternal rose fiona paul.
For reals, this book is longer than 400 pages but i inhaled it and was caught up in the venetian setting and oh my god the drama. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are cassandra caravello, falco. Historical fiction, mystery, romance, young adult publisher. Venom by fiona paul venom by fiona paul published december 2012 harper collins from the publisher. Venom is book one in fiona paul s intriguing new series, secrets of the eternal rose, set in venice at the end of the renaissance. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Yall,venom by fiona paul was a book that i unabashedly loved. When hes arrested by soldiers in the middle of the night, casss life is once again thrown into. Discover book depositorys huge selection of fiona paul books online. Beauty, romance, and mystery intertwine in this seductive and stunning debut novel. Venom secrets of the eternal rose by fiona paul 201210. Fiona paul, quote from venom the human body is a book of secrets, covered in skin and written in blood.
Buy venom secrets of the eternal rose by fiona paul 20121030 by fiona paul isbn. On sale october 30, 2012 cassandra caravello has everything a girl could desire. Since reading and loving the art of lainey by paula stokes earlier this year, i was convinced i had to try her previous books under her pen name, fiona paul, as well. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This first book in the secrets of the eternal rose trilogy introduces cass, a wealthy 15yearold living in renaissanceera venice, who chafes at the constraints of her society.
Fiona paul s new novel, venom, tells a tale of mystery and romance set in the italian renaissance. Buy venom the eternal rosetrilogy book online at best prices in india on. Yet ever since her parents death, cass has felt trapped, alone in a city of water, where the dark and labyrinthine canals whisper. This book has been on my radar for quite some time because antony john, the author of five flavors of dumb and the soon to be released elemental, has lauded this one up and down heartily. Share venom by fiona paul paperback, 2012 currently sold out. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read venom. Venom secrets of the eternal rose by fiona paul 206. It was the same with the clues found at various stages of the novel. Buy venom the eternal rosetrilogy book online at low.
I feel like luca is without pretense and thus more deserving of casss affection. Formerly published as venom, fiona pauls first installment of the secrets of the eternal rose is perfect for fans of libba brays a great and terrible beauty. In order to gear up for the book s release, we are tickled to be part of the trailer teaser tour, in which each blog reveals a different still image from the book. Pdf venom book by fiona paul free download 435 pages. Those who which to learn its mysteries must be unafraid to open it and study its entrails. Venom secrets of the eternal rose, book 1 by fiona paul book cover, description, publication history.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. October 30, 2012 from philomel add to goodreads source. The first edition of the novel was published in october 30th 2012, and was written by fiona paul. Her world is one of fabulous gowns, society parties and privilege, yet she longs for something more. Since both of her parents died, cassandra lives with her wealthy aunt and enjoys a plush lifestyle. It was a romance, and it was suspenseful, but neither of those plot lines reached its final climax, theyre continued in. Venom secrets of the eternal rose, book 1 by fiona paul. Venom secrets of the eternal rose series, book 1 secrets of the eternal rose by fiona paul author kathleen mcinerney narrator. When i first started reading venom i worried that i wasnt going to like cass because she seemed a little bratty to me. You know you are totally into a book where you remain in the parking lot of a book store before an event so you can read the last 20 pages of your book before going in and becoming enticed by brand new books. Venom by fiona paul is a forthcoming historical young adult novel with a hint of the paranormal, it seems out this october, and is one of penguins breathless reads follow them on facebook and on tumblr for more information. Venom is a murder mystery set in historical venice, but that isnt all it is.
She lives in venice, which is richly described and if anyone doesnt want to visit this place after reading this book is definitely deranged, and falls for an artist, falco, whom she meets in a graveyard of all places. Venom by fiona paul is on of those books im super excited for this fall and its a breathless read which ive had good luck with those books and especially with those tours. Falco is great, and im definitely intrigued by him. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Her world is one of fabulous gowns, masquerade balls and privilege, yet she longs for something more. In this book you will find romance, danger, a wonderful setting, and interesting characters. Venom, book 1 in the secrets of the eternal rose series author. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It got me thinking about how someone could create such an amazing story and it is obvious that fiona paul is extremely talented to create something like this.
Venom by fiona paul paperback, 2012 for sale online ebay. Beauty, romance, murder this historical romance series has it all. Venom the eternal rosetrilogy series by fiona paul. Download read venom 2012 by fiona paul in pdf, epub. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. It was a romance, and it was suspenseful, but neither of those plot lines reached its final climax, theyre continued in the next book. Cassandra caravello is trying to forget falco, the wild artist who ran off with her heart, as she grows closer to her strong, steady fiance, luca. The books are the first and second book of the eternal rose trilogy, with the third and final instalment, starling, coming out on march 2014.