This is a good book for a long plane ride. The main story of the book deals with renaissance alternate Venice. The world is recognizable, though magic exists, Catholicism is split into factions, and Europe is dominated by Holy Roman Empire, cith state comprised Italy, the duchies of Lithuania and Poland, and several other large states. The book takes a while to get the setting down. having familiarity with Renaissance history will be a big help and helps the reader get up to speed faster. The main story deals with two young brothers Marco and Benito Valdosta, missing heirs to the Lord of Ferrara, Modena, Este, and Reggio nell'Emilia, who have been underground in Venice after an assisination attempt. In the background is a power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and Lithuania, played out in the background of Venice.
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