Marietta: A Maid of Venice

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Marietta: A Maid of Venice

by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford

EN·~10 hours

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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.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (630K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-06-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford

F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford

1854–1909

Born in Italy to American parents and educated across Europe and the U.S., this cosmopolitan novelist became one of the most popular storytellers of his day. He is especially remembered for vivid Italian settings, historical adventure, and memorable supernatural tales such as The Upper Berth.

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