Acqua Alta by Donna LeonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Interesting case involving art theft and art fakes. It must be so challenging at times to recognize a piece that is not original. Even more fascinating are the methods used to smuggle art works throughout the world and the types of people that will go to any lengths to own a masterpiece,even if they are unable to allow it to be seen my anyone other than themselves. Makes me wonder, once more, where are the painting stolen from the Gardner in Boston.
On another theme, the city that is Venice. I've read about the stench of the city and know that the Plaza in front of St Mark's is often swamped but never realized the depths to which the water rises at times and the necessity to wear waders to navigate one's way through the city. There must be incredible mold damage and growth in those buildings! Wasn't interested in seeing it before reading this book, certainly don't want to go now that I know just how musty and damp it must be.
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