The Midwife of Venice - Softcover

"A lavishly detailed historical novel" (Elle Magazine)

"A lively tale involving love, blackmail, family, murder, plague, intercultural compassion, dramatic last-minute rescues and some very creative disguises . . . Rich capably depicts the strength of women and the precariousness of their lives, regardless of status or religion" (The Globe and Mail)

"A compelling and engaging novel, a well-researched high-stakes drama written with elegance and compassion: fascinating!" (Sandra Gulland)

"A meticulously researched page-turner that evokes renaissance Venice with remarkable clarity, radiance, and vigour" (William Deverell)

"Not only did Roberta Rich transport me to sixteenth-century Venice, with its seductive tapestry of smells, sights, textures and beliefs, she involved me in a poignant story of seasoned love. I don't know which I admired more - the wonderfully realized setting or the suspenseful story of Hannah and Isaac" (Katherine Ashenburg)