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Title: Clever and at times entertaining, but disappointing
Review: While I liked parts of this book very much, it needed editing. The sequence near the end in Venice was pure agony and I came ever so close to giving up. However, having read so many pages it seemed a shame not to finish the book. While the last few chapters helped to redeem the book, all in all the book disappointed, including the apparent tee off for a second volume. Assuming there is a sequel, I'm not likely to purchase it.
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