The Four Seasons: A Novel of Vivaldi's Venice

Name: The Four Seasons: A Novel of Vivaldi's Venice
Price: 11.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (190 reviews)
Author: Corona, Laurel

by Corona, Laurel

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.3 (190)

4.3 stars from 190 reviews

390 pages~6.5 hr readPublished by Hachette Books

$11.9933% off peak

Last checked: Apr 24, 2026

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You love historical fiction rooted in real places and real composers, where the setting feels as alive as the characters.
You're drawn to stories about female ambition and agency in eras when women had little of either.
You appreciate intricate, character-driven narratives that span decades and explore how two people can live utterly different lives from the same starting point.

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You prefer plot-driven stories with clear conflict and resolution over intimate character studies.
You want historical accuracy to dominate storytelling; this is a literary imagining, not a biographical chronicle.
You're looking for a straightforward love story; this novel weaves romance into larger themes of art, power, and identity.

About this book

In 18th-century Venice, two sisters—Chiaretta and Maddalena—were abandoned as infants at the Ospedale della Pietà, the city's renowned foundling hospital and musical academy. Despite their shared origins, the sisters follow strikingly different paths. Chiaretta, high-spirited and rebellious, marries into a prominent Venetian aristocratic family and rises to become one of Venice's most influential women. Maddalena develops into a violin virtuoso and becomes Antonio Vivaldi's muse. This novel explores the interconnected lives and loves of these two extraordinary women against the backdrop of Venice's vibrant musical and social world.

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Currently 4.3★ from 190 reviews

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