The Romance Of Giovanni Calvotti From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.)

"The Romance of Giovanni Calvotti" by David Christie Murray is a story set in late 19th-century London, centering on the life of Giovanni Calvotti, a talented Italian artist. He's down on his luck, grappling with poverty after foolishly gambling away his fortune, but he maintains a love for art and music. One day, an accident links Giovanni to a young girl named Cecilia and her sister, Miss Grammont, leading to a tender friendship. Through their talks, readers come to learn of Giovanni's artistic nature, his creative thoughts, and his hidden love for Cecilia. However, Giovanni’s world is flipped upside down when he's wrongly accused of murder. Now he must fight his way through a complex set of events, trying to prove his innocence. The story looks at themes of love, betrayal and class differences.