The Cardinal’s Snuff-box

In the beautiful setting of an Italian villa, an English writer falls in love with a mysterious and charming widow, in a graceful, sparkling romance full of wit, atmosphere, and gentle intrigue. Henry Harland spins a light, elegant tale of courtship and concealed identity, rich in the sun-drenched charm of Italy. A great popular success in its day, the novel offers polished dialogue and romantic delight in equal measure. Sophisticated and warm-hearted, The Cardinal’s Snuff-Box is a delightful period romance that captures the leisured pleasures of a vanished world with style and affection, a perfect entertainment for lovers of gentle, witty love stories.