The isle of Capri off the coast of Naples has been a home to artists, writers, and political figures since ancient times. The author of this memoir brings to life the literary aspects of life in Capri by recounting her friendship with the English novelist and screenwriter Graham Greene, whom she and her husband met there in the 1960s. They remained friends until Greene's death in 1991. A New York Times Notable Book for the year 2000.
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