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GIVEAWAY: A copy of The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable / plus goodies
16th August 2024
GIVEAWAY: A copy of The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable, set in 18th Century VENICE plus goodies
- A feather mask
- Tea bag sachets
- Joules bookmark
- Venice greetings card (blank)
- And of course a hardback copy of The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable, THE book that is garnering a huge amount of interest
Anna Maria may have no name, no fortune, no family. But she has her ambition, and her talent.
Her best hope lies in her teacher, Antonio Vivaldi. Soon she is his star pupil.
But as Anna Maria’s star rises, not everyone is happy. Because Anna Maria’s shining light is threatening to eclipse that of her mentor.
She will leave her mark, whatever it takes. And her story will be heard.
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Love the atmosphere x
Venice in winter with the mist is heaven – the atmosphere, the quiet. Special place for our family (Dad loves it so much he went there on both his honeymoons… Don’t tell the second wife!).
I have never been to Venice but would love to visit for the history, the beauty and the air of romance.
I’ve never been but I’d love to go there with my partner to enjoy the romance, atmosphere and food!
I love the mysterious romantic atmosphere of Venice. I cannot think of anywhere more romantic to have a very special evening to remember forever after.
The history, atmosphere and romance
I love the romantic atmosphere of Venice and how there is no other city like it … it is beautiful and unique.
Such a fantastic place for walking, so atmospheric and endlessly fascinating, feels like being part of history just by wandering away from St Marks.
Looking forward to reading a book set in a city with so many different cultural influences, ancient customs with masked balls, beautiful buildings
I love the twisting alleys that connect to the canals. Despite dismissing the warnings we quickly became lost in them.
The whole place feels like you are walking through time and history, of intriguing stories waiting to be shared by the ghosts.
Certainly not the smell. It’s a stunning and unique place with no cars, gondolas and many bridges.
The romance
I love the history + architecture!
Wife loves Italy. Booked for next year. Cant wait
I love all of the Venetian glass.
St Mark’s Square at dusk when all the little lights start to come on. Simply magical!
I love museums, so the Guggenheim is a must see.
I visited Venice when I was only about 12 but I still remember the beautiful architecture and shops selling stunning pieces of glass, not to mention the delicious gelato
I have never been to Venice but would love to go and see the lovely architecture.
You have to visit the Basilica of St. Mark if you go to Venice.
The view from The Bell Tower in Saint Mark’s Square.
I love the canals
I have never been to Venice but from books and films the architecture, the canals and delicious Italian food must make it a fabulous place to visit.
The romance
Having never been it would be hard to say but I am sure exploring the history and culture would be amazing. Thanks!
I have never been but I would really like to have a romantic trip with my hubby. We have been married 41 years xx
Venice is unique with all its canals and amazing architecture
Uniqueness
I have never been to Venice. I would guess that my favourite thing would be the food because Italian food is the best! I also enjoy being on and around water so that would be fun too.
The food
Love the fact Venice has no cars and travel is by gondola
Fabulous place to visit with it’s amazing architecture and I love Venetian glass.
The carnival and Venetian masks, I love that whole aesthetic.
The magnificent architecture and the cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Been, loved the relaxed Drinking and eating by canals.
Have never been to Venice but from the photos that i have seen the scenery and architecture is stunning.
The beautiful light playing on the water and buildings
I’ve never been to Venice but I love the idea that everything is only accessible by boat!
I love the lack of cars. I love the architecture and I love the food
So romantic, and unique architecture.
The Gondolas. It was one of those things you just have to go one.
All the old buildings and the history of Venice.
my sister went there she said the architecture was fantastic
I have never been but it looks so romantic and I love the cornettos!
Never been but looks so romantic and gothic.
The Gondolas and the gondolier’s and Venetian glass which is the best in the world!
Experience Venice including the surrounding islands on the Vaporetto (waterbus) so easy, no queues and an unique experience.
Loved visiting and going round the main buildings –
Bridge of Sighs, The Clock Tower, Saint Mark’s Basilica – everything superb.
Have never been but would love to go at Carnival time – it looks magical x
I have never visited Venice but its on my list. I would love to learn about the history.
I love that Venice is the home to Bellinis as that’s all I drank when I last visited there. So refreshing!
the history
The light and the reflections
I love the architecture and art within the city
it’s so compact
Just love the feel of Venice – a great place to wander
I have not yet visited Venice but what I love about it is its capacity to inspire amazing art and literature from Donatello to Thomas Mann to Du Maurier.
I love walking through the small alleyways finding quiet squares and narrow, hidden canals.
the history
It’s just so shabby chic, when I saw it first it looks so run down, but then I saw that’s part of its charm and history.
All the different little bridges – It is mean but I just love watching my husband’s face as he finds he has yet another bridge to cross!
So much amazing things to pick from; the history, the people, the culture and the food just to begin with!
Loved Venice. Oh my goodness the opulence of our hotel room, the blue and gold {sigh}
Most of all though there was that we were awoken early {IE 5.30ish} every morning by a large number of gondoliers singing as they began their day.
The history and local culture
Everything – Murano glass, icecream, food, gondolas – and St Marks Square is where I had my most expensive cup of coffee ever!
I have always wanted to experience Venice for myself after seeing it in so many classical paintings. Aside from seeing the canals and architecture in reality, I would love to visit St Mark’s Square.
I love The Carnival of Venice with its elaborate masks and costumes.
The unique history and beautiful buildings.
I have never been but love the images I have seen on film and would love to go!
I just adore Venice, it’s architecture, Gondolas, and it’s history dating back to the 5th century and the fact that it is built on a Venetian Lagoon that makes it look like it is floating on water.
What I love I Venice?. The Biennale!
I love the restaurants in Venice
I love the gondolas, they are so romantic
I’ve never been would love to one day. I love the architecture and the Venetian masks.
It’s a really unique place! Just such beautiful architecture, beautiful artwork and beautiful people!
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection museum
The cicchetti – yum!
Venice looks amazing. But never been! The architecture!
Love the history and majestic architecture
Stunning place to visit
I know remarkably little about Venice, but would really love to visit the island of Murano because Murano glass is so beautiful
The atmosphere
I have never been to Venice but would love to go and visit.
It’s beautiful. The gondolas and Murano glass.☺️
I’ve been to Venice twice. I didn’t like the crowds, but what I loved about it was the connection to Don’t Look Now: Venice out of season and looking its best.
It is a unique and very different place to visit. I have visited a couple of times and I never get bored of it
My uncle went and said the boat tours were wonderful, would like to go on them myself
Only spent a few hours in Venice but loved the maze of streets and the gondolas of course ( although my friend went recently and said they are very expensive now ) . Love the Murano glass too
I have never been to Venice but it is certainly on my bucket list x
I love that its surrounded by water
Venice is unique and beautiful with something amazing around every corner!!
The islands in the lagoon.
I’ve yet to visit Venice but it’s on the bucket list! Looks fascinating and nowhere else like it on the planet. Would love to explore and eat the amazing food.