CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO
Madame M. W. Shelley
Villa Eden Au Lac
Montreux
Confederazione Svizzera July 1816
Dear Madame Shelley,
Please accept my esteem and also pass my regards to Mr. Shelley and also Lord Byron if they have returned from their jaunt to Monte Bianco.
I cannot tell you what a pleasure it was to receive your correspondence. I had thought we might never converse again after our short time together on the beautiful Swiss Riviera. I can still recall the glorious escargot we dined upon in the lovely Salon Bernese. What a treat!
I will admit I was surprised, though equally excited, by your line of questioning in the letter. It is indeed a privilege to be quizzed by a student of science such as yourself, as it keeps me searching for answers and also reviewing my previous ob
