The Volcano Lover: A Romance

Set in 18th century Naples, based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his celebrated wife Emma, and Lord Nelson, and peopled with many of the great figures of the day, this unconventional, bestselling historical romance from the National Book Award-winning author of In America touches on themes of sex and revolution, the fate of nature, art and the collector's obsessions, and, above all, love.

Author: Susan Sontag
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 08/01/2004
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780312420079

About the Author

Susan Sontag's most recent novel, In America, won the National Book Award in 2000. She has written novels, stories, plays, and essays. Her books are translated into thirty-two languages. In 2001 she was awarded the Jerusalem Prize for the body of her work.