Publisher's Synopsis
In an imaginary correspondence, Maraini writes to Saint Clare of Assisi who escaped a marriage of convenience to be one of the first followers of Saint Francis. An intriguing picture of medieval life.
About the Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications
Rizzoli joined such prestigious American institutions as Tiffany's, Saks, and Cartier when it first opened the Rizzoli Bookstore on Fifth Avenue in 1964. In the following years, its landmark building in New York became the center for the company's national expansion, adding new bookstores throughout the country and, a decade later, establishing an eminent publishing house renowned today for high-quality, illustrated books.
