I have mixed emotions about this book. The fact I couldn't put it down meant it must have had some sort of resonant effect on me. However, the ending left me feeling completely deflated. It was as if the tight storyline had been torn apart like a rope suddenly breaking at its weakest point. All that was left were frayed edges and limp threads. Oh yes, in Australia we do not have quarters, the nearest value currency being twenty cents. I found that particularly disappointing as I took all of the Florentine detail on face value.