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THE NOVELS OF F. MARION CRAWFORD - In Twenty-five Volumes — Authorized Edition - MARIETTA - A Maid of Venice - BY - F. MARION CRAWFORD - WITH FRONTISPIECE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
In the glittering world of Murano’s glass workshops, a young maid named Marietta navigates the shadowy corridors of the Beroviero household, where art, ambition, and secrecy intertwine. Her master, the brilliant yet temper‑shortened Angelo, safeguards a centuries‑old formula for the coveted red glass, locked away in an iron chest that could change fortunes. Meanwhile, Zorzi, a mysterious Dalmatian worker, is whispered about as a possible heretic and a rival for the maid’s affection, stirring gossip among the servants and craftsmen alike.
Against this backdrop of shimmering colors and simmering rivalries, Marietta finds herself the only safe haven for those whose tempers flare, while the men around her wrestle with jealousy, loyalty, and hidden desires. As Angelo’s volatile nature threatens to erupt, the delicate balance of love, art, and ambition hangs by a thread, promising intrigue and heartfelt moments in the heart of Venice.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (630K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-06-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1854–1909
An American novelist born in Italy, he became one of the late 19th century’s most popular storytellers, known for vivid settings, fast-moving plots, and memorable supernatural tales. His fiction ranges from society novels and historical romances to ghost stories that still attract readers today.
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