"The Villa Diana" 1951 MOOREHEAD, Alan Sitwelliana

"The Villa Diana" 1951 MOOREHEAD, Alan SitwellianaMOOREHEAD, Alan [150] pp. Hamish Hamilton 1951 8 3 4" x 5 3 4" Jacet designed by Osbert Lancaster Above Florence, in one of the oldest inhabited parts of Italy, stood the historic 15th century home, Villa Diana. In 1948, respected war correspondent Alan Moorehead moved into the villa, which had survived World War Two despite being occupied by the troops of seven different armies. In Villa Diana, Moorhead describes with wit and affection the daily

To get the most enjoyment for your time and money

his delight in delving into their past

You're on the air now / Ilka Chase

Is this complicated or what

Iconic cover graphics by Miro Together w/ the [8] pp

for those wealthy enough to have one

Frame Sz: 26"H x 20"H

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refuses accept a wife in name only

Introduction by Alston Chase

he was published internationally

a vulgar but good-natured grocer whose love for the hunt is a central theme in his novels