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Villains in Venice
Book Review
I really like this book because it builds suspense and tension from the outset engaging the reader and making them want to read on
The opening paragraph talks about a mysterious man making the reader wonder who he is and what he’s doing. As the multi-layered plot unfurls it becomes tense with many unexpected plot twists throughout. The maps pictures and diary entries really give an insight to 20th century Venice as well as the tensions in London before the impending world war.
Sophie and her friends travel to the mysterious city of Venice to try to uncover the last of the dragon paintings and source the location of the secret weapon whilst Lil, still upset by Joe’s disappearance, tries to uncover the truth about what really happened to him. But with the Fraternitas becoming stronger every day they must work hard to stay safe and complete the tasks they have been set.
This is the third instalment of the Taylor & Rose series and even though I haven’t read the first two books it was very well explained and I easily followed the storyline.
After reading this book I want to read the first two because I enjoyed it so much.
About the Book
Villains in Venice is the third in the Taylor & Rose series of adventures where Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose work as secrets agents for the British government. After the dramatic events of their previous mission to St Petersburg, Sophie and Lil know the truth – there’s a double-agent at work at the Secret Service Bureau. Whilst Lil pursues a dangerous line of enquiry in London, Sophie must set out on a new mission to Venice, following a twisted trail to discover long-buried secrets. As well as a page-turning adventure, this book gives a real sense of time (Edwardian era) and place (carnival season in Venice).
Author
Katherine Woodfine
Katherine Woodfine is a British children’s author best known for her mystery series The Sinclair’s Mysteries, which began with the Sunday Times-bestselling 'The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow.' She studied English at Bristol University and worked for BookTrust before becoming a full-time writer and launching the children’s literature podcast Down the Rabbit Hole.
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