Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, this novel follows two cousins who travel to Italy, where they exchange hotel rooms with two gentlemen, a seemingly innocent act that defies societal norms of the time. As the plot unfolds with unexpected twists, one cousin becomes engaged to a proper Englishman, but the arrival of the man she met in Italy complicates her life. Ultimately, the story culminates in a daring elopement to Italy, challenging the conventions of love and societal expectations.
Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, this novel follows two cousins who travel to Italy, where they exchange hotel rooms with two gentlemen, a seemingly innocent act that defies societal norms of the time. As the plot unfolds with unexpected twists, one cousin becomes engaged to a proper Englishman, but the arrival of the man she met in Italy complicates her life. Ultimately, the story culminates in a daring elopement to Italy, challenging the conventions of love and societal expectations.