Colomba 9789360461713 When the maid informs them

When the maid informs them that she has a headache

overcoming obstacles with compassion and determination

The note-book of an attaché: Seven months in the war zone presents a vivid firsthand account of early World War I as seen through the eyes of an American diplomatic officer stationed in Paris

A turning point arrives with the unexpected appearance of a withdrawn neighbor who suffers an injury

Philip is a twelve-year-old boy

Colomba 9789360461713 When the maid informs themColomba begins with an English officer and his daughter arriving in Marseille after traveling through Italy, where they share their disenchantment with what they have seen and heard. Their stay at a hotel leads to vivid conversations about Corsican bandits and local traditions, which captivates the daughters imagination and awakens a longing to see the island first hand. Her curiosity about tales of wild landscapes, blood feuds, and strict codes of