Mary Hoffman

2 summariesFantasy, Children's, Historical Fiction

Mary Hoffman is a British author known for her contributions to children's and young adult fiction. Her notable works include "City of Masks," a tale set in Venice, and "David," which explores themes of identity and belonging. Hoffman's writing often weaves historical elements with imaginative storytelling.

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Books by Mary Hoffman

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City of Masks
Mary Hoffman
3.9 (15k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A sick boy finds a magical Italian notebook, transporting him to 16th-century Venice. There, he navigates carnival dangers, duchesses, assassins, and a new romance, discovering his destiny as a time-traveling 'stravagante.'
David
Mary Hoffman
3.4 (483) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In Renaissance Florence, an 18-year-old stonecutter's son named Gabriele finds his world of art and aspiration shattered when posing for Michelangelo's David thrusts him into a dangerous web of political intrigue, espionage, and murder.