Scherzo: A Venetian Entertainment

Set in 18th-century Venice, Scherzo by Jim Williams is a richly atmospheric tale of murder, deceit, and desire beneath the city’s glittering façade. In the age of Voltaire, Casanova, and Count Cagliostro, Venice is a place of opulence and intrigue — where masks conceal secrets and beauty hides corruption.

At the heart of the story is Signor Ludovico, a young castrato opera singer struggling to find his place in a society that adores his talent but rejects his identity. When a mysterious murder shocks the city, Ludovico is drawn into a dark web of betrayal and manipulation that will test his courage and unravel the illusion of Venetian grandeur.

Williams masterfully captures the elegance and decay of Venice, weaving a historical thriller that is both sensual and tragic — a haunting meditation on love, identity, and revenge.

Condition: Very Good. Previous owner's name on first inside page.