

“Borghese’s first novel, writing about his ancestors, is a labor of love ... Pauline is a spitfire of a heroine--flawed, petulant, extremely unlikable, and mesmerizing. Throughout, the most compelling evolution is Sophie’s as she, like the reader, moves from being enamored with Pauline to disenchanted, but incapable of leaving her.”—Publishers Weekly
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The church looks amazing. Heading out for Italy tonight. Have it on my list things to see. Thanks for sharing. Barb
Barb,
Have a wonderful trip. Hope you enjoy your visit to Rome!
Wonderful story and it is great that their story was told. When I was reading a book, I just wanted to go to Italy and see all the places that you are writing about, also in France. Maybe one day I would. Thanks for these pictures, that I can see a little of these places, they are amazing.
Thank you for the kind comments Urska…now get your plane ticket to Italy and France:)
Back in Rome for 3 days. Went to Villa this morning. Words can’t describe the statue of Pauline. I can understand why you wrote the story. Sat in the park and watched all the dogs. Made me miss my Shadow. Made it to the cat sanctuary as well. I did make it to the church last year. The ceiling is amazing as well as the alter. Back home tomorrow. C’est la vie.
Barb.
Barb, I’m so delighted to hear you were speechless when you saw the statue. Thank you for your comment. Hope you had a wonderful time in Rome!
I enjoyed this wonderful but also very sad story. Misunderstanding and lack of communication is the age old dilemma – literally. Thanks for bringing us a love story that one can relate to. No one is without flaws and too often ego gets in the way. BUT, true love does prevail. I like that. And I like Paulina, Camillo and Sophie. They will stay in my mind for a long time. Thanks Lorenzo.
Thank you Prince Lorenzo Borghese for bringing his story to us. It is beautiful and tragic a the same time. It reminds us that true love can endure the most difficult times. I loved this book and I cried at the end. I enjoyed navigating the website and viewing the properties. I will most definitely go see the Villa Borghese when I visit Rome. I look forward to it. Ciao!
I enjoyed the book. I have focused on French history; but I look forward to reading more about Italian history. I am returning to that beautiful country with a better perspective.