Rosalind laker is the pen name of barbara ovstedal, who also wrote under the pseudonyms barbara paul and barbara douglas. The pieta is renowned for its beautiful and innocent girls, who are presented to society through their music and artistic talents. Rosalind laker is the author of many novels, including to dance with kings and the golden tulip. Read the venetian mask a novel by rosalind laker available from rakuten kobo. Rosalind laker novels titles of all published books. An initial novel written by author rosalind laker is entitled the golden tulip. In 1775 veniceknown to outsiders as the brothel of europe the tradition of mask wearing has allowed adultery and debauchery to flourish. In 1775 veniceknown to outsiders as the brothel of europethe tradition of maskwearing has allowed adultery and debauchery to flourish.
I really enjoyed the golden tulip by rosiland laker, but after reading the venetian mask i actually think i like this novel more. Titles by rosalind laker historical romantic novels. This disappoints me as i have the golden tulip by rosalind laker to read and if its anything like the venetian mask, i may end up giving up on that one as well. The covers shown are the original published versions and may appear different to the republished versions online. On the surface, the venetian mask is about love and friendship, and what one will do for them. Rosalind laker is like the battery bunny, she keeps on giving. In this novel, set in late18th century venice when the venetian republic was on the verge of collapse, two friends, marietta and elena, come together at the ospedale della pieta, where both are choir girls. The setting is 1770s venice and the 2 central women meet as orphans in the ospedale orphanage. Republished in 2008 by three riverscrown in france. Click to read more about the venetian mask by rosalind laker. This acclaimed book by rosalind laker is available at in several formats for your ereader. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The venetian mask by rosalind laker 1992, hardcover for. In 1775 venice known to outsiders as the brothel of europe the tradition. Author of the silver touch, the venetian mask, claudines daughter, the sugar pavilion, this shining land, brilliance, banners of silk, jewelled path rosalind laker open library donate. Her many books include the sugar pavilion and to dance with kings. All covers link to their respective titles on amazon. Rosiland laker paints the most magnificant picture of life as a pieta girl. The venetian mask enduring friendships and longheld vendettas come alive against the splendor and decadence of eighteenthcentury venice. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the venetian mask. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
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Books by rosalind laker authors like rosalind laker what. Mar 25, 2008 the venetian mask by rosalind laker is an engrossing novel of childhood, love, betrayals and mostly the enduring power of friendship. The venetian mask by rosalind laker book cover, description, publication history. Enduring friendships and longheld vendettas come alive against the splendor and decadence of eighteenthcentury venice.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Laker once stated that the name rosalind laker was the name of her greatgrandmother. Buy the venetian mask by rosalind laker online at alibris. Books by rosalind laker authors like rosalind laker what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Her many books include the sugar pavilion and to dance with kings and they have been translated into over twenty languages. Buy the venetian mask by rosalind laker from amazons fiction books store. The venetian mask by rosalind laker fantastic fiction.
What is it about this ancient canalway city that piques the imagination. Buy the venetian mask book online at low prices in india. Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason. Barbara ovstedal was an author previously writing under the pseudonym barbara paul and barbara douglas. Barbara ovstedal 3 october 1921 23 november 2012 was an author who wrote under the pseudonyms barbara paul and barbara douglas. One author that ive been taking another look at is rosalind laker, who tends to blend not just history, but also art as one of her topics in her novels.
It was first released in the 1992, and then again in 200y by the broadway books publishers. Mar 25, 2008 buy the paperback book the venetian mask. Two friends, growing up in the venetian orphanage where vivaldi composed some of his most beautiful music, make very different marriages, but their lives continue to be linked through many dramatic events that affect them and. Jennifer donnelly, masks, rosalind laker, the tea rose, the venetian mask, venice. Most of rosalind lakers books are also available in large print and paperback books are in reverse chronological order most recent first. I pretty much skimmed the 2nd half of the book just to find out what happened. Although i purchased the golden tulip last year, this is the first novel ive read by rosalind laker. She wrote a few books under this pseudonym but later changed to rosalind laker when barbara paul gained recognition.
The narrative structure is slightly better, although both novels are very interesting. Mar 25, 2008 rosalind laker is like the battery bunny, she keeps on giving. See all books authored by rosalind laker, including to dance with kings, and the venetian mask. Enduring friendships and longheld vendettas come alive against.
Rosalind laker books list of books by author rosalind laker. Books are in reverse chronological order most recent first a touching and atmospheric love story when anna harvik travels to norway in 1946 in order to visit the family of her late husband, the country is only just recovering from five cruel years of nazi occupation. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Embodying the glitter and the treachery of the city it portrays, the venetian mask will keep you turning pages long into the night. Jul 10, 2014 27 great books set in venice venice is a city that steals the hearts of readers and authors alike, as evidenced by some of literatures best books set in venice, italy. The venetian mask by rosalind laker 2008, paperback for. I have now read 17 of her books including this last one the venetian mask. In 1775 veniceknown to outsiders as the brothel of europethe tradition of mask wearing has allowed adultery and debauchery to flourish. Marietta and elena plot to save him, and the women discover that venetian masks have noble purposes, toobut will their efforts put their own lives at risk.
Rosalind laker enduring friendships and longheld vendettas come alive against the splendor and decadence of eighteenthcentury venice. Buy the venetian mask book online at best prices in india on. Jan 01, 1992 the venetian mask by rosalind laker is a dramatic and romantic novel about two orphaned girls, who reside in the famous ospedale della pieta. A recent reprint has been the venetian mask, set in the hectic days of the citystate in the late eighteenth century.
A novel by rosalind laker although i purchased the golden tulip last year, this is the first novel ive read by rosalind laker. The venetian mask ebook by rosalind laker rakuten kobo. The venetian mask by rosalind laker is a dramatic and romantic novel about two orphaned girls, who reside in the famous ospedale della pieta. She later changed to rosalind laker when barbara paul gained recognition. May 22, 2007 discover book depositorys huge selection of rosalind laker books online. And elena and marietta could be nearly indistinguishable from one another. All of her characters come to life in all of her books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the venetian mask by rosalind laker. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Even though this book was published in 1993, it is a dynamic book for todays read. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The venetian mask ebook by rosalind laker 9780307410184. Rosalind laker s bestselling novel about catherine the great has been reprinted to coincide with helen mirrens sky drama about the queen. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
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