While I enjoyed the musical history of Baroque opera in Naples, I found this book to be a tedious read. In part this was because of an awkward translation and weak editing. I grew tired of the poor grammar, misuse of words, and even a few misspellings. (For example, a character is named "Vito" but is mentioned in the next paragraph as "Vico." Such things are trifles, but they are distractions from the writer's intent.)This book was originally advertised as a novel, not as a romance. If you're looking for a period romance, you may enjoy this book. If you aren't a fan of bodice-rippers (I'm not), save your time and money.