Author Roberta Rich puts the reader in Venice during the 1500s by describing the city with great detail at that time.
Hannah is a Jewish midwife, and she has been asked by a Christian Conte to aid his wife in the birth of their child. This is against the edict of the Pope, but Hannah goes; for what midwife can refuse a woman in labour. However, she has one condition; the Conte must provide her with enough money to aid in the release of her husband Isaac, who has been taken captive on the island of Malta.
This story relates the differences in religion between the Jews and Christians in the 16th Century and depicts how tough it was for Jews to live in a world dominated by Christians who ghettoised the Jewish people.
A very good read for those who enjoy historical novels.
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