In a villa in the hills outside Rome, Edward Manisty is writing a book on Italy with the devoted help of his cousin Eleanor, a delicate widow who has poured her life into his work. When his aunt invites Lucy Foster, an unworldly young American, the balance of the household shifts in ways none of them foresee.
One of Mrs. Humphry Ward’s most admired novels, a subtle study of love and renunciation. Download the free EPUB.