The Gorgeous Isle

The Gorgeous Isle: A Romance is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton. The book is set on the island of Capri, off the coast of Italy, and tells the story of a young American woman named Eve Fairfax who travels to the island in search of adventure and romance. Eve quickly becomes enamored with the island's beauty and charm, as well as with the handsome and mysterious Count di Sperelli, who she meets soon after her arrival. As Eve and the Count grow closer, they must navigate the complexities of their respective backgrounds and social circles, which threaten to tear them apart. Along the way, the book explores themes of love, class, and the power of fate. With its lush descriptions of Capri and its engaging characters, The Gorgeous Isle: A Romance is a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.