'The Murderess of Venice' is coming to English with Amazon Crossing Kids

The novel will be published in English on February 2, 2027, under Amazon Publishing’s international imprint

The young adult novel The Murderess of Venice is crossing borders. The book will be translated and published in English by Amazon Crossing Kids, with a release date set for February 2, 2027. The title will be available internationally in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats through Brilliance Audio. This new edition features a translation by Claire Storey and new cover illustration by Sally Comport.

Set in Venice in 1914, right on the brink of the outbreak of World War I, the story follows Carla Herzog, a thirteen-year-old girl who discovers she has premonitory visions of murders and catastrophes. After being locked away in a reformatory by her own father under accusations of witchcraft, the protagonist embarks on a desperate flight and a race-against-time investigation to prove her innocence and uncover her family's darkest secrets. Since its original publication in Catalan (Estrella Polar), the book has achieved eight editions and critical acclaim, winning awards such as the 2021 Ramon Muntaner Prize and the 2023 Protagonista Jove Prize, alongside a Spanish edition by Algar. Now, with Amazon Crossing Kids, this historical mystery adventure is set to reach readers worldwide.