The Venice Sketchbook
Constable Evan Mystery
by Rhys Bowen
Narrated by Barrie Kreinik
★ 4.25 Goodreads (82.8K) ★ 4.64 Audible (3.2K)
Why You'll Love This
Two timelines, one city, and a sketchbook full of secrets — Venice has never felt so bittersweet.
- Great if you want: dual-timeline romance with wartime stakes and Italian atmosphere
- Listening experience: gentle and immersive — cozy but emotionally resonant
- Narration: Kreinik brings warmth to both timelines without overselling the sentiment
- Skip if: you prefer gritty mystery over romantic historical fiction
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