The Vatican cellars / [by] Andre Gide

Gide, Andre

1976, First Edition. Harmondsworth [etc.] : Penguin. Very good paperback copy; wrappers slightly dulled and edge-nicked. Bright and clean internally. Remains particularly well-preserved overall.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 237 pages; 237p. ; 18cm. This translation originally published: London : Cassell, 1953. - Translation of: 'Les Caves du Vatican'. Paris : Nouvelle Revue Francaise, 1914. Translation of: Les caves du Vatican. Summary: Set in the late 19th century, chiefly in Paris and Rome, this drama involves the alleged abduction of the Pope, a "miraculous" conversion, swindling, adultery, bastardy and murder. The characters are a motley crew of noblemen, saints, adventurers and pickpockets. Item #226599

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