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In an old Venetian setting, a merchant, a senator, and a naval officer conspire to eliminate Pocket, the former foreign envoy deemed a foe to their ambitions. They lure him to a clandestine location under the pretense of wine and company, but the invitation hides a deadly trap. Pocket survives the attempt, revealing his own cunning and resilience amid the intrigue of power, greed, and revenge in historic Venice.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Christopher Moore
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