Life in Venice

I admit that I don't know that much about Venice until reading this book, and I'm enjoying the nuances of their lives and how the people function socially. Sort of like reading a Margaret Mead story of how cultures operate. If I ever go to Italy (Venice in particular) I now know to embellish my words and throw in a little drama now and then. I love how Mrs. L. not only describes things in a word (i.e. "TORTURE") but she repeats it three or four times for dramatic effect.

I'm really not sure of the plot/story line though - other than rebuilding the Fenice obviously - but are we looking at trying to find out who did it? I guess I just better keep reading.