In this charming memoir, Janet Ross takes us on a journey through her childhood and early adulthood in nineteenth-century Italy. Through anecdotes, letters, and personal reflections, she paints a vivid portrait of the people, places, and events that shaped her life, offering insights into the social mores, cultural traditions, and political pressures of the era. With warmth, humor, and affection, Ross invites us into her world and shares her memories...