The Paint Box Author:Maxine Trottier While Marietta dreams impossible dreams of travel and adventure, Piero longs for the home and family he has lost. Their lives could not be more different, for she is the cherished daughter of the artist Tintoretto, and he is the "worthless" slave of a sea captain. Yet their friendship grows out of the one thing they share their love of dr... more »awing. In separable, Marietta and Piero spend a precious few weeks of freedom exploring the canals and streets of Venice. Before their time together is over, they will give each other unforgettable and priceless gifts. Set in Venice during the Renaissance, The Paint Box is a tale of longing and unfulfilled promises, frozen in time and framed by a master storyteller.« less