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Everyone used to think Francesca was a nice girl. Francesca who had just started learning English would say: “Is it very surprising for someone who was born in Nice?” The adults would laugh indulgently at her quip. Although she was determined to be a nice girl, one summer, after she had just turned seventeen, she …
The Count’s real name was Germano de Cillis. His family owned a failing textile business in the Veneto; the Count suffered to work at its helm, though his dreams lay elsewhere. For many years he had conducted several affairs. Few people knew this about de Cillis, but he was at heart a romantic. When one …
Paola could feel the tension churning within her as they drove through the village to Giovanni’s family home. The housekeeper was out to greet them and help Giovanni with Paola’s bags. “Come sta? How is she?” “She’s awake. She finished her lunch. Buonasera, Signorina.” Paola smiled back. The house was set well back from the …
“Papa, will you give me a break… Yes, I am going to see the clients in the morning.” Giorgio hung up in exasperation. He lit a cigarette. He was still fuming at his father when he saw the Count standing at the bar. Giorgio had not seen the Count for a number of years. He …