The Sixteen Pleasures (Paperback) by Robert Hellenga

from LibraryCin

Margot is a book conservator and has headed to Florence, Italy to help restore some books after a flood in 1966. She ends up in a convent, helping the nuns with their library, where she finds a rare 17th century book with erotic poems and pictures. The nuns would like to sell the book and be able...

from Melorak

Having lived in Florence I loved the setting. I also enjoyed learning about antique book and fresco restoration. I didn't always follow the story easily but some characters were very vivid and compelling so on the whole a pleasant read for me.

from ChristineEllei

Needing a change and some adventure in her life, Margot Harrington felt a calling to travel to Florence in 1966 to aid in the restoration of art and books after the famous flood. Many foreigners arrived in the city, but Margot was a little removed from the other "Mud Angels" because she was an ex...

from Novimarra

So! There's a movement in Florence to rescue Italian national treasures from permanent flood damage, calling folks from all over the world to arms, although instead of using guns and ammo, they bring with them love of Italy, hope and a sense of adventure. One of these "mud angels" is Margot Harri...

from Krumbs

Don't bother. Really just not worth even picking up.