Download or read book The Lament of the Linnet written by Anna Maria Ortese and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1997 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 18th century Naples, three visitors from Flanders vie for the hand of a glovemaker's daughter. One is a merchant, a second is a duke and a third a sculptor. All are intrigued be her mysterious sorrow.