# The Contessa

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- Authors: [Benedetta Craveri](https://www.bookquiver.com/benedetta-craveri), [Alex Andriesse](https://www.bookquiver.com/alex-andriesse)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2026-09-01

## Description

Celebrity, seductress, covert diplomat. Virginia Verasis, Contessa di Castiglione, was the original " famous for being famous" It Girl. This thrilling, transporting biography explores the countessa's...

## Editions

### The Contessa

- Publisher: new_york_review_books
- ISBN: 979-88-9623-046-5
- Pages: 512
- Published: 2026-09-01
- Language: en_US