The Villa Claudia - John Ames Mitchell - Bog

The Villa Claudia is a novel written by John Ames Mitchell. The story is set in Italy and revolves around the lives of three American tourists, Walter, his wife Edith, and their friend Henry. They rent a villa called Claudia, which is situated on the outskirts of Rome. The villa is owned by an Italian nobleman, Count Antonio di San Gervasio, who lives in a nearby castle.The novel takes place in the late 19th century, and the three tourists are fascinated by the beauty and history of Italy. They spend their days exploring the countryside, visiting museums, and enjoying the local cuisine. However, their peaceful vacation is disrupted when they discover that the Count is involved in a plot to overthrow the Italian government.As the story unfolds, the tourists become embroiled in the Count's scheme and must decide whether to help him or report him to the authorities. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Italian woman named Giulia, who becomes romantically involved with Henry.The Villa Claudia is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the clash of cultures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history and culture, as well as fans of historical fiction and suspenseful thrillers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.