Tarantella (Classic Reprint)

Edith Macvane

ISBN 10: 0259414689 / ISBN 13: 9780259414681

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book follows the story of Cynthia Godfrey, a young American widow who arrives in Sorrento, Italy, in the early 20th century. She is drawn to the beauty of the land and its people, as well as to the mystery surrounding her own mother's death there many years before. As Cynthia delves into her mother's past, she uncovers a web of secrets that lead her on a journey of self-discovery and love. Along the way, she encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including Cardinal Roccabella, a wise and compassionate prelate who aids her in her quest, and Alessandro di Fiorestanni, a handsome young aristocrat with whom she falls deeply in love. Through its exploration of themes such as loss, love, and the search for identity, this book provides a rich and moving portrait of a woman grappling with her own past and forging a path toward a brighter future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9780259414681_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tarantella (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0259414689
• ISBN 13: 9780259414681
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Passionate love, class, and a mystery set in sunlit Sorrento

In Tarantella, Edith Macvane spins a sweeping tale of love and obligation that moves between moonlit graveyards, elegant villas, and bustling harbor streets. A young Italian nobleman tends to his family’s graves at dawn, crossing paths with a graceful stranger who asks questions that cut to the heart of his past. As secrets surface and loyalties shift, the story unfurls with a lush sense of place, from the scent of orange blossoms to the glow of Easter sunlight on the bay. The book blends romance, suspense, and a portrait of social ambition in a single, unforgettable arc.

• Follow the Duca di Fiorestanni as he confronts a memory that still haunts him and the mystery surrounding a drowned woman and a beloved grave.
• Watch two very different women—one drawn to a life among the aristocracy, the other pressed by circumstance—grapple with duty, desire, and the costs of their choices.
• Experience vivid Italian scenery, a tapestry of family history, and a web of intrigue that tests trust and courage.
• Encounter a cast of memorable figures, from devoted peasants to cosmopolitan travelers, each adding color and tension to the unfolding drama.

Ideal for readers who savor literary fiction with a strong sense of setting, character conflict, and a slowly revealed secret.