Vivaldi's Virgins: A Novel

Behind the cloistered grilles of Venice, an orphan violinist plays for the Red Priest—and risks everything to uncover her past.

Abandoned as an infant, fourteen-year-old Anna Maria dal Violin is one of the elite musicians living in the foundling home where the "Red Priest," Antonio Vivaldi, is maestro and composer.

Her days are shaped by sacred devotions and the fierce discipline of the violin. Eager to satisfy her demanding master, she pours her longing into fiery concertos that captivate vi...