In the sixteenth century, the famed Venetian glassmakers were perfecting a wondrous invention: the mirror. An object of glittering yet fearful fascination, the mirror was state-of-the-art technology subject to industrial espionage by covetous royals worldwide. For any of the artisans to leave the island was punishable by death. One man, however, has a scheme....Meanwhile, in Venice Beach, California, circa 1958, and the Venice casino in Las Vegas, circa today, two other schemers launch dangerous plans to get away with a secret. -- Provided by publishers.