The Midwife of Venice — by Roberta Rich

ISBN: 9780385679480

Condition: Lightly Used

Description

Set in sixteenth-century Venice, The Midwife of Venice is a gripping historical novel about love, courage, family, and survival in a world divided by religion and social class.

Hannah Levi is a skilled Jewish midwife known for her remarkable ability to help women through difficult childbirths using her own ingenious birthing spoons, an early form of forceps. When a Christian nobleman begs her to save his dying wife and unborn child, Hannah faces a dangerous choice. Helping them could cost her life, but the money offered could also help rescue her beloved husband, Isaac, who has been captured and enslaved in Malta.

As Hannah becomes caught in a dangerous family rivalry, she must fight to protect an innocent newborn while desperately seeking a way to reunite with her husband. Meanwhile, Isaac struggles to survive captivity and find his own path to freedom.

Rich in historical detail and filled with suspense, The Midwife of Venice is an engaging story of determination, compassion, and the lengths people will go to for those they love.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• An immersive look at sixteenth-century Venice and Malta.

• A courageous heroine determined to save lives and reunite her family.

• Themes of love, faith, religious persecution, and survival.

• A compelling blend of historical detail, adventure, and suspense.

• Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven historical fiction.

Book Details

• Author: Roberta Rich

• Audience: Adult

• Genre: Fiction / Historical Fiction / Historical Drama / Family Saga / Adventure

• Series: The Midwife series, Book 1

• Publisher: Doubleday Canada

• Published: 2013 edition

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 352

Condition Notes

Light shelf wear; intact binding; clean pages; no major tears, stains, or writing.