CHAPTER 20
That morning’s visit to the Hohenstaufen Foundation was very disappointing for Lucia. The Foundation had recently moved from the austere Palazzo Baldeshi-Balleani to Palazzo Ghislieri Nuovo, located in the same Piazza Federico II, but much more recently constructed, adjacent to the St. Florianus Complex, a little behind the other buildings, due to the presence, in front of it, of a rectangular courtyard to which one had access through an iron gate. The dean was waiting sulking, with his eye on his wristwatch.
«You are late. And you, Lucia, know how much I care about punctuality.»
«It’s my fault», replied Lucia, sustaining the impetuous gaze of the elderly Guglielmo Tramonti. «I ventured into the basement of Palazzo Franciolini and lost track of time. I apologize.»
«Exploring
