The Volcano Lover

by Susan Sontag

Genres: Literary Fiction

Synopsis

Set in 18th century Naples, based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his celebrated wife Emma, and Lord Nelson, and peopled with many of the great figures of the day, this unconventional, bestselling historical romance from the National Book Award-winning author of In America touches on themes of sex and revolution, the fate of nature, art and the collector's obsessions, and, above all, love.

Release date: August 1, 2004

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Print pages: 320