A Trial in Venice

With A Trial in Venice, Hannah is forced back to Venice both to opulent yet crumbling villas and the Jewish ghetto known as Veneto. Her beloved adopted son Matteo has been kidnapped and is in danger once more. And this time, so is Hannah.

• Roberta Rich has a secret stash of Ben & Jerry's, a Fitbit and a formidable mother

A rollicking and evocative read, peopled with beguiling, unforgettable characters (including the epic return of the troublesome and winsome Foscari and Cesca), this novel is a breathtaking follow up to The Midwife of Venice and The Harem Midwife, certain to shock and delight fans of the series and solidify Rich's reputation as one of Canada's most loved historical fiction authors. (From Doubleday Canada)

• Why Roberta Rich finds inspiration in Anna Karenina's downfall

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