Midnight in the Piazza

Midnight in the Piazza
Author: Tiffany Parks
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2018-03-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062644548

Mysteries abound in this exciting race through Rome! Beatrice Archer may love history, and Rome may be chock-full of it, but that doesn’t mean she wants to move there! Too bad Beatrice’s father got a job as the head of the history department at the American Academy in Rome—now, Beatrice has no choice but to get used to the idea. When she arrives in Rome she explores her new city as much as she can, but it isn’t until she hears talk of a strange neighborhood legend that Beatrice perks up. A centuries-old unsolved mystery about the beautiful turtle fountain outside her window? Sounds like fun! Before Beatrice has a chance to explore, though, she sees a dark figure emerge from the shadows of the square in the middle of the night—and steal the famous turtle sculptures that give the fountain its name. When no one believes her story, Beatrice knows that it’s up to her to solve the crime and restore the turtles to their rightful place. With the help of her new friend Marco, she navigates a world of unscrupulous ambassadors, tricky tutors, and international art thieves to unravel one of Roman history’s greatest dramas—before another priceless work of art is stolen.

Fodor's See It Rome, 5th Edition

Fodor's See It Rome, 5th Edition
Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2012
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0876371381

The colorful guide that brings Rome to life • PHOTOS by the hundred • 54 pages of COLOR MAPS • REVIEWS of sights, restaurants, hotels, and shops, grouped by region for easy navigation • PRACTICAL INFORMATION in every listing • WALKING and DRIVING tours • Cool INSIDER TIPS • “BEST OF” lists that make itinerary planning a snap

The Alphabet of Desire

The Alphabet of Desire
Author: Barbara Hamby
Publisher: Orchises Press
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2006
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781932535105

In this sublime and imposing book of poetry, Barbara Hamby races through the circuitous regions of Heaven and Hell, desire and love, giving shape and significance to the strange and the familiar. Her book ignites with a proclamation, "In the beginning was the word, fanning out into syllables, like a deck of cards on a table in Vegas, lovely leafy parts fluttering into atoms and cells, genus and phylum, nouns and verbs; " an easy metaphor for her intoxicating linguistic machinations.

Fodor's See It Rome, 4th Edition

Fodor's See It Rome, 4th Edition
Author: Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2010
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400005000

This guide is notable for its ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions. It can help you plan the perfect adventure in Rome.

All in Disguise

All in Disguise
Author: Gene Traylor
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1981
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9781583424179

Hunting Midnight

Hunting Midnight
Author: Richard Zimler
Publisher: Parthian Books
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2023-02-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1913640744

'Zimler is an honest, powerful writer' The Guardian 'pacey and accessible... deeply moving' The Observer At the dawn of the nineteenth century, John Stewart Zarco lives out an inquisitive, naive childhood in his idyllic Porto community. But societal prejudices against his family's Jewish faith shatter his innocence and even come to threaten his life. Following the tragic death of his dearest friend, it is only his unlikely bond with Midnight, an African healer and freed slave, that restores a sense of safety. But this fragile, fleeting peace is destroyed when Napoleon's armies invade Portugal and John suffers another devastating loss – one rooted in unspeakable betrayal and authored by those closest to him. The revelation sets John on course for antebellum America, in what might ultimately prove to be a doomed quest for hope amid unspeakable cruelty and sin. Rich in historical detail and mysticism, Hunting Midnight is Richard Zimler's mesmerising tale of deception, guilt, forgiveness and devotion, played out against a backdrop of war, slavery and religious oppression. 'I defy anyone to put this book down. It is a wonderful novel; a big, bold-hearted love story that will sweep you up and take you, uncomplaining, on a journey full of heartbreak and light.' Nicholas Shakespeare 'A gripping adventure story, which can also be read at deeper levels' The Independent 'Zimler packs his tale with exotic detail... absorbing' Publishers Weekly

The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean
Author: Karl Baedeker (Firm)
Publisher: Leipzig : K. Baedeker Pub.
Total Pages: 804
Release: 1911
Genre: Mediterranean Region
ISBN: