The Heart of Rome: A Tale of the "Lost Water"

Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, which blend a keen sense of place with gripping plotlines. Born to a sculptor father and a socially prominent mother, Crawford was cosmopolitan in upbringing, having been educated in Europe and the United States. He initially pursued a career in Sanskrit studies but shifted to writi...