Queen bee of Tuscany : the redoubtable Janet Ross
Downing, Ben, 1967-2013
Book
An extraordinary Victorian is brought back to life through this engrossing examination of the fascinating Janet Ross and her irresistible world. Encompassing rich history, Downing's work is a panoramic portrait of an age, a family, and society's evolving love affair with Tuscany.
Main title:
Queen bee of Tuscany : the redoubtable Janet Ross / Ben Downing.
Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Imprint:
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2013.
Collation:
338 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-317) and index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: 1.A Dynasty of Sorts -- 2.Successions -- 3.Sitti Ross -- Intermezzo: The Anglo-Tuscans -- 4.La Padrona di Castagnolo -- 5.Castle Ross -- 6.Aunt Janet.
ISBN:
9780374239718 (alkaline paper)
Dewey class:
945.5084092B945.5084
LC class:
DG738.79.R67
Language:
English
Subject:
Ross, Janet, 1842-1927 -- Homes and haunts -- Italy -- TuscanyRoss, Janet, 1842-1927Ross, Janet, 1842-1927 -- Friends and associatesBritish -- Italy -- Tuscany -- BiographyWomen -- Italy -- Tuscany -- BiographyExiles -- Tuscany -- BiographyTuscany (Italy) -- BiographyTuscany (Italy) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
BRN:
31708
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Biography | BIOG 945.5084 ROSS | Available |