My Mother My Father And His Wife Hortense
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My Mother My Father And His Wife Hortense
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Author : Dialta Alliata-Lensi Orlandi
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2013-07-23
My Mother My Father And His Wife Hortense written by Dialta Alliata-Lensi Orlandi and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-23 with categories.
In this fierce and poignant book, the author, drawing on sources that include her grandmother's richly erotic diaries, unveils intimate details of the Acton dynasty in Florence, the illicit love affair of Arthur and Elsie, and the controversial legal aftermath that continues to this day. A true family saga played out against the backdrop of Florence's celebrated Villa La Pietra. The struggle over the billion dollar estate of one of the 20th century's most notable aesthetes, Harold Acton, pitted New York University, against first Liana Beacci, Acton's illegitimate half-sister, and since her death in 2000 her daughter, Princess Dialta Alliata di Montereale, who lives in Honolulu. It began its progress through the Italian legal system soon after Acton's death in 1994 with more downs than ups for the family. But a recent reworking of Italian inheritance laws, to make them internally coherent and to bring them into accord with European protocols, promises a dramatic conclusion - and sooner rather than later. It was always a story in which reality was more colourful than fiction. You will find it in My Mother, My Father and His Wife Hortense: The True Story of the Villa La Pietra (Amazon), a vivid book by Dialta, published under her family name, Dialta Lensi Orlandi, who is now Princess Dialta di Montereale. In fifty chapters, against the historical and social backdrop of art, glamour, war, and international intrigue, the lives of the Beaccis and the Actons are woven together through the eyes of a third-generation family member, Dialta Lensi Orlandi, granddaughter of Arthur Acton and daughter of Liana Beacci. The tale encompasses the fate of Acton's estate, an appalling betrayal, and the continuing fight to restore justice and dignity to Acton's legacy and the Beacci family name. Arthur Acton, Dialta's grandfather, was an art dealer, married to Hortense Mitchell, a Chicago heiress, but who came to dislike both art and her husband's home in Florence. Dialta's mother was born to Arthur Acton's lifelong mistress, Ersilia. Her half-brother, Harold Acton, the model for Anthony Blanche in Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, and who had been host at La Pietra to Princess Diana and Pablo Picasso, was acquainted with his relations and tried to thwart their inheritance. In 2003 the court of Florence allowed the bodies of Liana and Arthur to be dug up for DNA tests. These established with "the highest degree of probability" that Liana was Arthur Acton's daughter--and a surprise ending.
My Father And My Mother
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Author : HELEN. SWIFT
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
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The Human Comedy
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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-11-13
The Human Comedy written by Honoré de Balzac and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-13 with Literary Collections categories.
The Human Comedy is the title of Honoré de Balzac's multi-volume collection of interlinked novels and stories depicting French society in the period of the Restoration (1815–1830) and the July Monarchy (1830–1848). Balzac organized his works into 3 groups: "Etudes de Moeurs au XIXe siècle" (Studies of Manners in the 19th Century) + "Etudes philosophiques" + "Etudes analytiques". Balzac wrote that the "Etudes de Moeurs" would study the effects of society and touch on all genders, social classes, ages and professions of people. Meanwhile, the "Etudes philosophiques" would study the causes of these effects. Finally, the third "analytical" section would study the principles behind these phenomena. Contents: The Ball at Sceaux The Purse Vendetta A Second Home Domestic Peace Paz Study of a Woman Another Study of Woman The Grand Breteche Albert Savarus Letters of Two Brides A Daughter of Eve A Woman of Thirty The Deserted Woman La Grenadiere The Message Gobseck The Marriage Contract A Start in Life Modeste Mignon Beatrix Honorine Colonel Chabert The Atheist's Mass Pierre Grassou Scenes From Provincial Life Ursule Mirouet Eugenie Grandet The Vicar of Tours The Two Brothers An Old Maid The Collection of Antiquities The Lily of the Valley Two Poets A Distinguished Provincial at Paris Eve and David Scenes From Parisian Life Scenes from a Courtesan's Life A Prince of Bohemia A Man of Business Gaudissart II Unconscious Comedians Ferragus The Duchesse de Langeais The Girl with the Golden Eyes Father Goriot Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau The Firm of Nucingen Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan Bureaucracy Sarrasine Facino Cane Cousin Betty Cousin Pons The Lesser Bourgeoisie Scenes From Political Life An Historical Mystery An Episode Under the Terror The Brotherhood of Consolation Scenes From Military Life A Passion in the Desert Scenes From Country Life Sons of the Soil The Magic Skin Christ in Flanders Melmoth Reconciled The Unknown Masterpiece...
The Poor Relations V 25 Cousin Bette V 26 Cousin Pons
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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
The Poor Relations V 25 Cousin Bette V 26 Cousin Pons written by Honoré de Balzac and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with categories.
The Com Die Humaine
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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1898
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Cousin Betty
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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897
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Poor Relations
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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-04
Poor Relations written by Honoré de Balzac and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-04 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Poor Relations" by Honoré de Balzac. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Family Herald
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1858
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Cousin Betty
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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-19
Cousin Betty written by Honoré de Balzac and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-19 with Fiction categories.
Honoré de Balzac's 'Cousin Betty' is a riveting tale of jealousy, betrayal, and ambition set in 19th-century Paris. The novel follows the intertwined lives of the Hulot family, focusing on Cousin Betty's treacherous schemes against her beautiful cousin Adeline. Balzac's literary style is characterized by rich descriptions, complex characters, and a keen insight into human nature. 'Cousin Betty' is part of Balzac's vast collection of works known as La Comédie Humaine, which offers a panoramic view of French society during this period. The novel skillfully blends elements of romance, social critique, and psychological depth. Balzac's sharp observation of human behavior lends the narrative a sense of realism and depth. Through 'Cousin Betty,' Balzac explores themes of power, desire, and the destructive nature of envy. The author's own experiences as a struggling writer and his keen understanding of human motivations undoubtedly influenced the creation of this captivating story. Readers interested in classic literature, psychological depth, and social commentary will find 'Cousin Betty' a compelling and thought-provoking read.
The Best Works Of Balzac
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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2023-11-10
The Best Works Of Balzac written by Honoré de Balzac and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-10 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat presents to you a meticulously edited Balzac collection. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Novels : The Chouans At the Sign of the Cat and Racket Vendetta The Magic Skin The Exiles Louis Lambert Eugenie Grandet The Country Doctor Ferragus The Duchesse de Langeais The Alkahest Seraphita Father Goriot The Lily of the Valley The Marriage Contract The Old Maid Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau The Collection of Antiquities A Daughter of Eve Beatrix The Village Rector Ursule Mirouet Letters of Two Brides Paz A Woman of Thirty Albert Savarus The Two Brothers A Start in Life Two Poets Honorine Modeste Mignon Cousin Betty Scenes from a Courtesan's Life Cousin Pons Brotherhood of Consolation Sons of the Soil Catherine de' Medici A Distinguished Provincial at Paris The Lesser Bourgeoisie Novellas : The Ball at Sceaux Sarrasine A Second Home Domestic Peace Gobseck El Verdugo Colonel Chabert The Vicar of Tours Girl with the Golden Eyes Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan Z. Marcas Pierrette The Muse of the Department Two Poets Eve and David Bureaucracy Short Stories Study of a Woman Another Study of Woman The Grand Breteche Farewell The Unknown Masterpiece The Recruit The Red Inn The Purse La Grenadiere The Message A Drama on the Seashore The Atheist's Mass Facino Cane Gambara Massimilla Doni Pierre Grassou An Episode Under the Terror Madame Firmiani The Deserted Woman The Commission in Lunacy The Illustrious Gaudissart A Prince of Bohemia A Man of Business Gaudissart II The Unconscious Comedians The Firm of Nucingen A Passion in the Desert Christ in Flanders The Napoleon of the People Droll Stories