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Von Händler/Antiquariat, D and C Books.
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1963. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1963. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Very Good/Very Good. New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking Penguin, 1963. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Very Good/Very Good. Synopsis A novel of drama in the Italian sun and the innocence of childhood. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Synopsis The Villa Fiorita was on Lake Garda in northern Italy. The battle was for Fanny, the children's mother who had gone there with her lover, Rob Quillet, named as co-respondent in her recent divorce. So the children came to get their mother away from him. By the author of "Black Narcissus". --This text refers to the Paperback edition. reviews: When a proper Englishwoman leaves her husband and children and goes off to Italy with her film director lover, the two children manage to get themselves to Italy all by themselves with the plan of bringing their mother back home. Emotions are high throughout this touching story, and the ending is not at all what I expected. It's so well-written, witty and charming, but it's also heartbreakingly sensitive.Read it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of Goden's strengths is that her characters sometimes do the unthinkable but quite credibly, and another is her portrayal of the incredible pain of adolescence. Both shine in "Fiorita". I always enjoy her descriptions of English families discovering Europe and the life lessons they learn, and the young heroine of this book is very appealing. Godden is a convert to Catholicism and her dislike of divorce is particularly evident in this novel, yet she depicts sympathetically the force of romance in a middle-class existence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Battle of the Villa Fiortia is truly a book that was a joy to read. The plot does start out rather rocky, and at times, it it difficult to distinguish between a character's flashback and the present events. As the book progresses, the children of the story reveal just how deeply their mother's marriage to a film director is affecting them. Set in rural Italy, it's a very exotic setting, which contributes to the intrigue of the story. Humorous at times, very dramatic at others, the mood of this book is excellent. There are many instances of symbolism throughout the book, each presented clearly yet subtly. Toward the end of the book, I was beginning to realize how a divorce can affect a family, and how it can hurt the children more than the adults. Like the children of the Villa Fiortia, I was horrified, startled, and angered at the adults' immature decisions, and I was entertained by the children's insufferable "battle plans." 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Brit Books Ltd.
Pan Books. Paperback. Used; Good. **Simply Brit** Shipped with Premium postal service within 24 hours from the UK with impressive delivery time. We have dispatched from our book depository; items of good condition to over ten million satisfied customers worldwide. We are committed to providing you with reliable and efficient service at all times. 05/08/1992.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, WorldofBooks [51947087], Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom.
The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ergodebooks.
Viking Adult, 1963-09-30. 3rd. Hardcover. Used:Good. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. 24*7 Customer Service.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, medimops [55410863], Berlin, Germany.
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Hardcover book. Published by Viking Press (1963).

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, SHIP_UK_FAST.
Viking Adult. Good.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, BARGAIN_BOOKS_USA, FL, JACKSONVILLE, [RE:4].
Paperback, New edition. New edition.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, ThriftBooks - Motor City, MI, Brownstown, [RE:5].
Softcover, New edition. New edition.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, AwesomeBooksUK, OXON, PO BOX 318, [RE:4].
Paperback, New edition. New edition.