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Set during the vibrant Carnival in 18th-century Venice, the story features two unconventional detectives: Ludovico, a castrated opera enthusiast, and Monsieur Arouet, possibly the philosopher Voltaire. As they navigate a world filled with pimps, gamblers, and a secretive elite, they uncover a gruesome murder involving a nobleman and a cryptic message. Blending murder mystery with historical elements, the narrative is celebrated for its wit and originality, earning critical acclaim and a Booker Prize nomination.
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Scherzo, Jim Williams
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Scherzo
- Subtitle
- Murder and Mystery in 18th Century Venice
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jim Williams
- Publisher
- Marble City Publishing
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9781908943613
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set during the vibrant Carnival in 18th-century Venice, the story features two unconventional detectives: Ludovico, a castrated opera enthusiast, and Monsieur Arouet, possibly the philosopher Voltaire. As they navigate a world filled with pimps, gamblers, and a secretive elite, they uncover a gruesome murder involving a nobleman and a cryptic message. Blending murder mystery with historical elements, the narrative is celebrated for its wit and originality, earning critical acclaim and a Booker Prize nomination.