The Lion of St Mark Author:G. A. Henty Unedited, unabridged, original format editions with original colored cover art, these Henty books reproduce the original in careful detail. A story of Venice at a period when her strength and splendor were put to the severest tests. The hero displays a fine sense and manliness which carry him safely through an atmosphere of intrigue, crime, and... more » bloodshed. He contributes largely to the victories of the Venetians at Porto d'Anzo and Chioggia, and finally wins the hand of the daughter of one of the chief men of Venice.« less