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The writer of the record-breaking bestseller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil uncovers the enigmatic Venice as only he is able to Twelve years back, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil erupted into an amazing achievement, living a record-breaking four years to the Ny Times bestseller list (longer than any work of fiction or non-fiction had before) and switching John Berendt into a family brand. The Town of Falling Angels is Berendt's first book since Night, and it instantly tells one what all of the fuss was about. Embracing the miracle, mystery, and decadence of Venice, Berendt progressively reveals the reality behind an incredible fireplace that in 1996 destroyed the historic Fenice opera house. Experiencing a rich cast of characters, Berendt tells an account saturated in atmosphere and surprise whilst the stories build, one following the other, ultimately coming-together to depict a global as finely drawn as a still life painting.