Under The Olive

Under The Olive is a novel written by Annie Fields. The story is set in Italy and revolves around the life of a young American woman named Mary Ware who moves to Florence to study art. She falls in love with a handsome Italian man named Carlo, but their relationship is complicated by cultural differences and the disapproval of Carlo's family. Mary also becomes friends with a group of expatriates living in Florence, including an older woman named Mrs. Costello who becomes a mentor to her. The novel explores themes of love, art, culture, and the challenges of living in a foreign country. Fields' vivid descriptions of the Italian countryside and the city of Florence bring the setting to life, while her characters are complex and engaging. Under The Olive is a timeless tale of love and self-discovery that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.