The Innamorati
core novel 1998 The Innamorati
Record
| First published | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | core |
| Reader rating | 3.77 (469 ratings, collected 2026-11-02) |
| First-edition ISBN | 9780312861971 |
| Internal chronology | 1 |
Synopsis
In Renaissance Italy the city of Labirinto has a great maze at its centre. Pilgrims travel from across the country carrying curses, sins and sorrows, hoping to pass through the heavy wooden gates, but only some are admitted and no one knows why. Among them are Anna Forsetti, a maskmaker whose work has stalled since a failed love affair, and her sixteen-year-old daughter Mirabella. Roberto, her patron, follows to win her heart. Others include a former prostitute fleeing the curse of ageing, a swordsman cursed to love violence, a stuttering actor, and a siren who has lost her voice and home. Their paths cross as they enter the magical maze, which asks them to set aside their masks and face themselves.
Where it sits
- Universe: The Innamorati
- Series: The Innamorati core; position 1 of 1 in the series' recorded order
- Author: Midori Snyder
Awards (verified)
- Mythopoeic Award (Adult Literature), 2001: won
Notes
- Tor hardcover July 1998; trade paperback January 2000.
- From the series record (The Innamorati): A standalone fantasy novel set in the magical maze city of Labirinto in Renaissance Italy.
Sources
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