A Venetian Affair.Andrea di Robilant Andrea di Robilant is the author of A Venetian Affair, (2003) a biography of his ancestor in 18th century Venice based on their correspondence. Di Robilant was born in Italy and educated at Le Rosey and Columbia University. . 2003. Read by Paul Hecht with Lisette Lecat & Jeff Woodman. 7 tapes. 11.25 hrs. Recorded Books. #97491.1-4025-5805-8. $69.00. Vinyl vinyl /vi·nyl/ (vi´nil) the univalent group CH2dbondCH—. vinyl chloride a vinyl group to which an atom of chlorine is attached; the monomer which polymerizes to polyvinyl chloride; it is toxic ; plot notes. SA Robilant based this novel on letters discovered in his own father's effects. Like the author, the listener will be caught up in the story of two 18th-century lovers who, despite their intense love, are forbidden by custom and family to ever have a socially accepted relationship. Their love story is mixed in with the history of the Italian Republic After World War II and the overthrow of Mussolini's fascist regime, Italy's history was dominated by the Democrazia Cristiana (DC - Christian-Democrats) party for forty years, while the opposition was led by the Italian Communist Party (PCI); this condition endured until the and the life of the famous lover, Casanova. The locales of Venice and other Italian settings add to the charm and poignancy of their forbidden love, yet in spite of in opposition to all efforts of; in defiance or contempt of; notwithstanding. See also: Spite the fact that they can never join publicly, they each live complete and successful lives, never forgetting their first great love. Hecht's rich, full voice has the romantic flavor necessary for this story, where a love without drama and intrigue Intrigue See also Conspiracy. Borgias 15th-century family who stopped at nothing to gain power. [Ital. Hist.: Plumb, 59] Ems dispatch Bismarck’s purposely provocative memo on Spanish succession; sparked Franco-Prussian war (1870). would not be a love, and the other two readers add variety as well. Nola Theiss, Sanibel, FL |
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