Sentences with phrase «havoc upon the city»
In Venetian Curiosities, acclaimed novelist Donna Leon recounts some of Venice's most intriguing tales: an elephant brought in for Carnival wreaks havoc upon the city before seeking refuge in a church, the city employs prostitutes in an attempt to prevent homosexuality, innocent men are mistakenly condemned to death, a gambler bets the family palazzo.
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This takes place during the Industrial Revolution and follows siblings as they wreck havoc upon the city and mix things up.