A Golden Book of Venice

"A Golden Book of Venice" by Lawrence Turnbull is a story set during a lively time in Venice in the 1500s, full of art, interesting people, and big changes in thinking. You will be transported to a city that is full of life, where a smart young boy named Pierino becomes the focus of a great debate between wise friars. As the book begins on a bright day in 1565, the reader finds themselves amongst an excited crowd at the Campo San Rocco, ready to see a contest of ideas at the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. We meet Pierino, his brother Ambrogio, and their mother Isabella, who play important roles in the unfolding story. Overall, the story combines the fun of public events with a look into the important intellectual ideas of Venice, creating a story of dreams, love, and the search for knowledge.