The Lion of St. Mark (Venetians Trilogy) Book

The first book in a series telling the storyof a bitter conflict that consumes two proud and powerful Venetian families between 1452 and 1492 T he Lion of St. Marktells of the enduring conflict between two powerful Venetian noble families. Ruthless and brave, naval Captain Giovanni Soranzo thirsts for revenge as he wages a vendetta against Antonio Ziani, a proud volunteer marine commander. Their struggle is set during Venice's epic war against the powerful Ottoman Turks, who are intent on conquering Venetian lands, possessing her riches, and utterly destroying the city forever. And so it is that these two patricians, both patriots, must temper their personal actions in the conflict with their devotion and loyalty to their beloved republic. But in a threatened city where two honors reign-that of family, and that of Venice -only one war can be fought: That for the survival of the city itself.Read More