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Christopher and Columbus

Elizabeth von Arnim

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. . .Does it convey nothing to you?" asked Anna-Rose, astonished, for in Germany the name of Twinkler was a mighty name, and even in England it was well known.

Mr. Twist shook his head. "Only that it sounds cheerful," he said.

Anna-Rose watched his face. "It isn't only Twinkler," she said, speaking very distinctly. "It's von Twinkler."

"That's German," said Mr. Twist; but his face remained serene.

"Yes. And so are we. That is, we would be if it didn't happen that we weren't."

"I don't think I quite follow," said Mr. Twist.

"It is very difficult," agreed Anna-Rose. "You see, we used to have a German father."

"But only because our mother married him," explained Anna-Felicitas. "Else we wouldn't have."

"And though she only did it once," said Anna-Rose, "ages ago, it has dogged our footsteps ever since."

"It's very surprising," mused Anna-Felicitas, "what marrying anybody does. You go into a church, and before you. . . Read More

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I can only give this book by Elizabeth von Arnim 2 stars. The main reason was a combination of a blasé story line told in 500 pages. I have not reached the half-way point of Elizabeth’s novels but this was by far the longest novel in length, and I am not sure why she strung out the novel to such a l

With Christopher and Columbus, Elizabeth Von Arnim has written a light hearted comedy reminiscent of Three Men on the Bummel, but with a hint of Don Quixote’s social commentary. In her hands the story is charming and humorous rather than funny with just a threat of things going to a darker place. Th

Siamo agli albori del primo conflitto mondiale in questo bel romanzo di Elizabeth Von Armin intitolato “Cristoforo e Colombo”, dove le gemelle Anna Rose e Anna Felicitas Von Twinkler sono due ragazze tedesche orfane di entrambi i genitori che vengono affidate alle cure dell’inglese zio Arthur e cons

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