
The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride
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In Florence 1925–1926, in the poor Via del Corno, the residents live in love, poverty and fear. The arrival of fascism destroys the community: lovers fight, some die from violence, but popular solidarity survives.
Claire Danner Crispin, a mother of four and renowned glass artist, is so busy she can't breathe. Despite this, she accepts an offer to host a summer gala for a local charity.