An enchanting tale of magic, mermaids and adventure for readers aged 9 and up - from bestselling author, Holly Webb. Venice is faced with terrible danger . . . Can the friendship between a young girl and a mermaid save the city?Lady Mia doesn't want to believe in magic, even though her cousin, the princess, is the most magical ruler Venice has ever known.But when Mia meets a mermaid called Ara, it is impossible for her to deny her destiny any longer.The two friends must work together to save their home - but will their combined magic be enough to defeat the Talish invaders?The Magical Venice books are all share the same beautiful setting, but can be read as standalone stories.The series includes: The Water Horse, The Mermaid's Sister, The Maskmasker's Daughter, and The Girl of Glass. Discover more by Holly Webb with her Rose and Lily series - also filled with magical adventures.