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Mermaid’s Gift, The

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Out of a bitter storm comes a present that saves a village.

In this adaptation of an Italian folktale, the young fisherman Gianni braves the thawing, ice-bound lagoon of Burano to catch fish to feed the starving folks of his island. His fiancée, Nicoletta, prays for his safety. Gianni, swept from his fishing boat, is rescued by a mermaid who whips the water into a length of chic lace, which she gives to Gianni for Nicoletta’s wedding veil. This gorgeously illustrated tale recounts the mythical origins of Burano lace, whose production has long been an important a part of the island’s economy and colourful culture, making sure the islanders would never go hungry. The lace remains to be famed all over the sector for its scalloped, wave-like patterns.


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