Publisher's Synopsis
The City of Masks by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel set in the beautiful and mysterious city of Venice. The story revolves around the life of an American millionaire named John Kent, who travels to Venice to escape his mundane life and to find inspiration for his next novel. However, he soon finds himself caught up in a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy his newfound happiness.As he explores the city, Kent meets a beautiful and enigmatic woman named La Gioconda, who seems to be the key to the mystery surrounding the city. With her help, he uncovers a plot to steal a priceless diamond from the city's most famous attraction, the Doge's Palace.As Kent delves deeper into the city's secrets, he discovers that not everything is as it seems. He must navigate the treacherous waters of Venetian society and outsmart the city's most cunning criminals if he hopes to uncover the truth and save the city from disaster.The City of Masks is a thrilling tale of love, mystery, and adventure set against the stunning backdrop of Venice. McCutcheon's vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, making it a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery or has a fascination with the city of Venice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
