The Golden Gondola Author:Barbara Cartland A shipwreck brings together Sir Harvey Drake, a handsome adventurer, and Paolina, a beautiful, penniless orphan. Sir Harvey plots to make a fortune for them both by finding a rich husband for Paolina. Arriving in Venice, the most glamorous city in the World, he announces that she is his sister. Paolina is offered a distinguished huband, fabul... more »ous jewels, and the ceremonial Golden Gondola to carry her to her wedding, but she finds they are all unimportant compared to the dictates of her heart.« less