The Vatican Cellars
Douban
ISBN: 9780140014044
author:
Andre Gide
publishing house:
Penguin
publication date: 1969
number of pages: 236
Andre Gide
overview
Translation of Les caves du Vatican
"The action ... takes place in the late nineteenth century, chiefly in Paris and Rome, This strange drama involves the alleged abduction of the Pope, a 'miraculous' conversion, swindling, adultery, bastardy, and murder. The characters are a motley crew of noblemen, saints, adventurers, and pickpockets -- and Lafcadio Wluiki"--Page 4 of cover
