The Lost Girl
Publisher Description
Alvina Houghton, the daughter of a widowed Midlands draper, comes of age just as her father’s business is failing. In a desperate attempt to regain his fortune and secure his daughter’s proper upbringing, James Houghton buys a theater. Among the traveling performers he employs is Ciccio, a sensual Italian who immediately captures Alvina’s attention. Fleeing with him to Naples, she leaves her safe world behind and enters one of sexual awakening, desire, and fleeting freedom.
Customer Reviews
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The lost girl
I enjoyed this book even though in some places it was a little long winded with overly detailed descriptions , for instance of all sorts of plants and flowers. However, be that as it may, the book had a touching quality which I liked. A good read.