Beauty, romance, and mystery intertwine in this seductive and stunning debut novel.
Cassandra Caravello has everything a girl could desire: elegant gowns, sparkling jewels, invitations to the best parties, and a handsome, wealthy fianc├®—but she longs for something more. Ever since her parents' death, Cassandra has felt trapped, alone in a city of water where the dark and labyrinthine canals whisper of escape.
When Cass stumbles upon the body of a murdered woman—with a bloody X carved across her heart—she's drawn into a dangerous world of secret societies, courtesans, and killers. She soon finds herself falling for Falco, a poor artist with a mischievous grin … and a habit of getting into trouble. Will Cassandra find the murderer before he finds her? And will she stay true to her fianc├® or succumb to her uncontrollable feelings for Falco?
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"who will she choose?!?!?! gawd! her betrothed or her lover??? i need to find out. i couldnt put this book down. omfgintnb. mi dispiace if you dont understand what the jumble of letter mean. but they do mean something. lol ;)" — Samantha (5 out of 5 stars)
"who will she choose?!?!?! gawd! her betrothed or her lover??? i need to find out. i couldnt put this book down. omfgintnb. mi dispiace if you dont understand what the jumble of letter mean. but they do mean something. lol ;)"
“Deftly balancing beauty and death, Venom renders the canals of Renaissance Venice frightening and irresistible.”
“The Venetian setting is well chosen for its beauty and mystery, and Paul writes some wonderful, lush descriptions in her debut novel.”
“Venom is awash in the aura and mystery of Renaissance Venice with its shadowy canals, water-logged structures, and unique traditions and history…Cass moves among the many worlds of Venice in this debut drama…which will fascinate and compel readers until its all-too-soon final page.”
“Wonderfully sinister and thrillingly romantic, Venom has it all—secret trysts in graveyards, Venetian canals, murdered courtesans, and masquerades! Fiona Paul has created a lush, compelling mystery I couldn’t put down.”
" ARC. Nothing in this story held my interest. "
" Good concept and I loved the scariness of the mystery with the lush setting of Venice. Got a bit long in spots but overall I did enjoy this book. "
" This was so disappointing-- the historical points aren't always right. The book has no plot resolution. I definitely will not read the rest of this series. "
" had some really interesting aspects, but the ending was a little disappointing. "
" "Water can be a mirror in which we see our true selves, yet it forms the haze amidst which we hide." - Venom by Fiona Paul "
" The ending was kind of disappointing, it was alright throughout "
" The tone was a bit informal considering the time period, but I loved this book overall. :D "
" I actually don't like both Falco and Luca... "
" Loved the intrigue, the characters and the setting of this novel. So looking forward to the next one in this series. "
" I loved it, I could not put it down at some points!! It has been awhile since a novel this engaging and interesting has kept me up until 3am!! I is an good book for anyone looking for an Italian adventure!! "
" I feel like this could've been okay but the lack of attention to historical detail and the dialogue just killed it for me. This could've been a murder mystery in modern times but it certainly didn't work as Renaissance Italy. "
Fiona Paul is a writer and registered nurse who lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Kathleen McInerney won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration in 2011 and was a finalist for the Audie in 2010 and 2015. Her narrations have also earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has performed in New York and around the United States in both classical and contemporary theater. Her credits also include television commercials, daytime drama, radio plays, and a broad range of animation voice-overs.
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