Phelps, Daphne
A House in Sicily
- ISBN 13:
- 9781860496486
- author:
- Phelps, Daphne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 131mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Daphne Phelps inherited a beautiful house in Sicily in 1947, a golden stone Casa Cuseni that would become her home and a hub for a fascinating community. With little Italian and limited funds, she faced numerous challenges, but her determination and kindness eventually won over the locals. As she navigated her new life, she welcomed a diverse group of guests, including famous writers and a local mafia leader, who would all play a part in her story. Daphne's experiences at Casa Cuseni were marked by both financial struggles and unexpected friendships. She ran the house as a pensione, hosting notable writers such as Roald Dahl and Tennessee Williams, while also forming close bonds with the Sicilians who lived and worked there. Their stories, along with Daphne's own, make up the heart of this book. This memoir is a testament to the power of human connection and the beauty of a place that became a second home to Daphne Phelps.
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