The Corsican Brothers

L’antipasto del Conte L’antipasto del conte troneggiava nella lista des entrées, il nome era davvero invitante e io non ho resistito. Con quattordici Euro mi sono aggiudicato una fetta di prosciutto stopposo, un crostino (vecchio) rianimato sulla piastra, una fetta di salame (con troppo aglio) e due......more

I was doing some minor research recently into people's ideas about twin telepathy, and was reminded of this book. I assumed I hadn't read it, so I hied me to Project Gutenberg to get myself a copy; I now think I had read it, but so very long ago that it was a matter of dimly recalling various plot e......more

J'ai écoutée la version de littérature lu par Juliette. C'est très intrigant ce livre, avec les jeaumeaux identiques, les visites des morts qui ne mens pas, et surtout la vendetta. Très intéressant comment histoire et aussi pour connaitre les habitudes des Corses. Et la dernierre ligne ! Incroyable......more

Do yourself a favour if you plan to read this book - don't read the description as it has a heavy spoiler.......more

A short novel, perfect to read on a trip to France. I really enjoy Dumas, the chivalry and adventures of the times, in a historical context. Of course there’s a lot that was bad about those times, the misogyny, classism, racism, etc. Putting that aside they are some of my favorites. Satisfying concl......more