I really loved the character of Marian — beautifully developed, I think. The concept of patience as a heroic virtue has been lost to us, and rather tragically so, I think.

Fosco was well done, too, wasnīt he? The inverse of a tragic hero — Could we call him a tragic villain? His one weakness is the admiration he feels for Marian, and that, as we know, is eventually his undoing.

I still feel curiosity regarding the character and motivations of the Countess, Foscoīs loyal wife.

Iīd better mention that I read this book in Spanish, and there were undoubtedly some things that were lost in the translation. (Iīve no doubt, however, that the translation was excellently done.)

Are there any other books as wonderful and yet underrated as this one?

Donīt know what your job is, but I truly hope it hasnīt disappeared!

Thanks, Susan