Hidden Voices: The Orphan Musicians of Venice

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While studying under Vivaldi, three girls in a Venice orphanage forge their own notions of love in a sensuous, engrossing novel told in three narrative voices.

It is a longing and search for love that motivates three girls living in the Ospedale della Piet, an orphanage renowned for its extraordinary musical program. But for Rosalba, Anetta, and Luisa, the love they seek is not where they expect to find it. Set in the early 1700s in the heart of Venice, this remarkable novel deftly weaves the history of Antonio Vivaldis early musical career into the lives of three young women who excel in voice and instrument. Under the composers tutelage and care, the orphans find expression, sustenance, and passion. But can the sheltered life of the orphanage prepare them for the unthinkable dangers outside its walls

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Pat Lowery Collinsis the author of many acclaimed novels and picture books. She was inspired to writeVoices from Heavenwhen she learned that Antonio Vivaldi wrote countless concertos to showcase the talents of orphan girlsand snare husbands for a lucky few. She lives in Massachusetts.