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In 1876 a group of poles led by maryna zalewska, polands greatest actress, travel to california to found a utopian commune. The last two novels were set in the past, which sontag said gave her greater freedom to write in the polyphonic voice. This tale of 18thcentury romance and revolution is certain to charm readers who enjoy the postmodern potboilers of umberto eco and a. The title comes from william hamiltons interest in volcanos, and his investigations of mount vesuvius.
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