After the completely unexpected separation from my husband of almost 20 years, I just wanted to get away. Forget him. Let the tears dry. Take a break. But where should I go? I hadn't been on holiday alone in years, so I definitely didn't want to go somewhere I had already been with Herbert. Italy, the country of longing. Tuscany. Yes, that would be it. I picked up a map of Italy because my ex hated Italy. Then I let my gaze wander over cities and islands. Rimini? Too much going on. Venice? Only for lovers. Elba? Wasn't Napoleon there once? Banished? I had to smile – I also felt banished... ( Selma Ruß) "Elba – Exile and Passion..." is the 9th. Volume of the series “Un Amore Italiano”, published by Herzsprung-Verlag. Our heroes and heroines have already loved, murdered, or simply enjoyed themselves in Naples or Venice, in Milan and Rimini.