The Orphan’s Song
The Orphan’s Song by Lauren Kate, published by Penguin Publishing Group on June 25, 2019, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines themes of family and music through the lives of two Venetian orphans. Set in 1736 Venice, the story follows Violetta and Mino, who form a deep connection while living at the Hospital of the Incurables. Their dreams of escape are challenged when Violetta is chosen for the prestigious coro, forcing her to sign an oath that restricts her singing to the church, while Mino embarks on a quest to find his long-lost mother.
Readers will discover a narrative rich with elements of romance, suspense, and coming-of-age experiences as Violetta and Mino navigate their intertwined fates. The novel explores the complexities of love, betrayal, and the secrets that bind them, set against the backdrop of a vibrant Venice filled with hidden truths. As Violetta delves into a dangerous nightlife and Mino searches for his family, their journeys lead to a dramatic confrontation shaped by memories and choices. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English.
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The historical adult debut novel by # 1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate, The Orphan’s Song is a sweeping love story about family and music–and the secrets each hold–that follows the intertwined fates of two Venetian orphans.
“A tangled knot of betrayal and love, lies and redemption. Marvelous.” –Fiona Davis, author of The Address
A song brought them together.
A secret will tear them apart.
Venice, 1736. When fate brings Violetta and Mino together on the roof of the Hospital of the Incurables, they form a connection that will change their lives forever. Both are orphans at the Incurables, dreaming of escape. But when the resident Maestro notices Violetta’s voice, she is selected for the Incurables’ world famous coro, and must sign an oath never to sing beyond its church doors.
After a declaration of love ends in heartbreak, Mino flees the Incurables in search of his family. Known as the “city of masks,” Venice is full of secrets, and Mino is certain one will lead to his long-lost mother. Without him, the walls close in on Violetta and she begins a dangerous and forbidden nightlife, hoping her voice can secure her freedom. But neither finds what they are looking for, until a haunting memory Violetta has suppressed since childhood leads them to a shocking confrontation.
Vibrant with the glamour and beauty of Venice at its zenith, The Orphan’s Song takes us on a breathtaking journey of passion, heartbreak, and betrayal before it crescendos to an unforgettable ending, a celebration of the enduring nature and transformative power of love.
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