Venice Orphan's Musical Journey Revealed in New Historical Novel

Historium Press has announced the publication of "Venice, 1710 Poinsettia Girl," a compelling historical novel that brings to life the forgotten story of Agata de la Pieta, an orphan musician at Venice's renowned Ospedale de la Pieta. The narrative follows ten-year-old Agata as her world is shattered by her mother's sudden death, leaving her with only her egregious father, a working musician in Venice. Her ailing grandmother sends her to the famous orphanage, where she auditions for the conservatory-style music school that becomes both her salvation and spectacle. Hidden behind ornate metal grates and adorned with poinsettias in their hair, the singers remain veiled in mystery, their ethereal music drawing noble audiences including gilded young men who see them as treasures—not only for their musical talents but as coveted marriage prizes.

As Agata reaches the height of her musical journey, she faces a life-altering decision when a marriage proposal from someone outside the audience tempts her with the promise of a new life—a return to the old neighborhood she's longed for and a home she barely remembers. Torn between the music that has defined her existence and the hope of belonging to a family, Agata must confront the most profound question of her life: whether her purpose is rooted in the music that shaped her or in the love that might free her. The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complex choices women faced in 18th-century Venice, where musical talent could be both a gift and a constraint. Published by Historium Press, the book is available in both hardcover (ISBN: 978-1964700441) and paperback (ISBN: 978-1964700434) editions through Ingram with a 55% wholesale discount and returnable terms.

Author Jennifer Wizbowski brings unique qualifications to this historical narrative, having spent her childhood immersed in literature and later earning a bachelor's in English literature with a minor in music, along with a secondary teaching credential. Her diverse background includes writing freelance for local business journals, teaching in classrooms, and authoring a Teen and Tween column for a parent magazine while raising her family. Wizbowski now devotes herself to illuminating everyday women's stories often lost in the shadows of history, revealing how they became heroines of their own time and place. Readers can visit her website and blogs at https://www.gossamermedia.com to learn more about her work and literary approach. Historium Press, located in Macon, GA and New York, NY, is a hybrid book publisher specializing in historical fiction across multiple subgenres, offering special hybrid packages for historical authors seeking quality publishing combined with book marketing and public relations to help develop their brand and reach wider audiences through their comprehensive publishing services.