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In the sixteenth century, Venetian glass masters risk death for leaving the lagoon, yet one craftsman charts a bold escape. Decades later, in 1958 Venice Beach, California, another schemer plots to liberate a clandestine secret. The third narrative unfolds in today's Venetian casino in Las Vegas, where a dangerous plan threatens to unearth the same hidden treasure. Through these three threads—across time and geography—the story weaves themes of violence, obsession, and the relentless pursuit of forbidden knowledge.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Martin Seay
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