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The Lion Of St. Mark: A Tale Of Venice In The 14th Century (Works Of G. A. Henty) by G.A. Henty
3.0
An intriguing tale about the City of the Waters...
Set in 14th century Venice, The Lion of St. Mark features an interesting and different historical setting. I appreciated the historical insights that Henty incorporates into this book; I learned a lot about many different aspects of this once-great city and the conflicts which Venice was involved in at this time. Because this story is plot-driven, character development is lacking. Also the writing can be a bit detailed at times which slows the story down. But despite these few complaints, I still enjoyed The Lion of St. Mark and think it an excellent reading choice for those interested in an exciting historical adventure written in the era of classical literature.
Set in 14th century Venice, The Lion of St. Mark features an interesting and different historical setting. I appreciated the historical insights that Henty incorporates into this book; I learned a lot about many different aspects of this once-great city and the conflicts which Venice was involved in at this time. Because this story is plot-driven, character development is lacking. Also the writing can be a bit detailed at times which slows the story down. But despite these few complaints, I still enjoyed The Lion of St. Mark and think it an excellent reading choice for those interested in an exciting historical adventure written in the era of classical literature.