Conversations in Bolzano
Conversations in Bolzano by Sándor Márai, published by Penguin in 2005, is a work of fiction that unfolds at midnight on October 31st, 1758. The narrative follows Giacomo Casanova as he escapes from a Venetian prison after enduring sixteen months of confinement. Arriving in Bolzano, a village steeped in his past, Casanova confronts memories of a moonlit duel with the Duke of Parma, which was intertwined with his pursuit of the enchanting Francesca. This edition spans 294 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as romance and the complexities of desire as Casanova navigates his return to Bolzano. With a loan secured from an old friend, he is determined to reclaim what he lost, while the Duke presents an enticing offer that could lead to his downfall. The story delves into the emotional and psychological ramifications of love and rivalry, set against a backdrop of historical intrigue. This edition invites readers to engage with the intricate dynamics of Casanova’s life and the choices that define his fate.
Official synopsis Publisher
It is midnight, October 31st 1758 and Giacomo Casanova has escaped from a Venetian prison after sixteen months consigned to darkness and the underworld. Shaking off the enforced solitude, Casanova makes his way to Bolzano – the small village where he was dealt a cruel hand. A place full of memories, Bolzano was the scene of a moonlit duel fought with the Duke of Parma when Casanova and he were both in pursuit of the beguiling Francesca. The quest was lost and Casanova was left with three scars above his heart and one option: he could live, but only on the condition he never saw Francesca again. But now Casanova is back having secured a loan from an old friend, and is determined to win this time whilst the Duke has an offer Casanova simply cannot refuse and that just might spell his undoing.
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