Maddalena and the Dark

Set in 18th-century Venice, Maddalena and the Dark follows fifteen-year-old Luisa, a devoted violinist at the prestigious Ospedale della Pietà, who dreams of joining the renowned girls’ orchestra and becoming a protégé of Antonio Vivaldi. Her world shifts when she meets Maddalena, a girl with a hidden agenda to secure her future. As their friendship blossoms, Maddalena invites Luisa into a perilous scheme that tests their desires against the backdrop of Venice’s enchanting yet dangerous allure. This lush novel weaves themes of friendship, ambition, and the prices they are willing to pay for their dreams.