Up at the Villa is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham that tells the story of Mary Panton, a young English widow living in Italy in the 1930s. Mary finds herself in a difficult situation when she becomes involved with two very different men: Rowley Flint, a wealthy older man who offers her security and stability, and Edgar Swift, a charming but dangerous young man who stirs up feelings of passion and excitement in her.
As Mary navigates the complexities of her relationships with these two men, she must also contend with the social expectations and constraints of the time. The novel explores themes of love, desire, and morality, as Mary grapples with the choices she must make to secure her future and find happiness.
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Italian countryside, Up at the Villa is a compelling and thought-provoking story that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions.
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Up at the Villa
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Schatz-Walzer
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Up At The Villa
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Chat With The Princess
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A Pistol In Florence
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Party At Peppino's
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Olive Branch
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The Kiss
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Shortcut
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Back To The Villa
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The Fascist Office
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Tennis Plot-Flowers
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FLorence Two Step
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Stay With Me
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Telephone Call
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Drive Away
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Intriguing Picnic
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Tete a Tete
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Martini
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Not Just A Pretty Face
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The Princess' Goodbye
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Arrivederci
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No Set Plans
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Party At Peppino's
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The Princess' Goodbye
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