Orvieto

Orvieto is the Italian town in which the villa is located. In Emily's storyline, she and Chess travel to this location in order to get away from their lives. Chess insists that the Italian landscape will inspire them to focus on their writing.

Orvieto is also the backdrop for Mari's story. She travels to this Italian town during the summer of 1974. She is accompanied by Pierce and Lara. They meet Noel and Johnnie in Orvieto upon arriving. Not unlike Emily, Mari hopes that the Italian countryside will alter her perspective and renew her investment in writing.

Villa Aestas

The Villa Aestas is the villa where Emily and Chess stay for the summer. The villa was formerly known as the Villa Rosato. After the release and success of Lara Larchmont's Aestas album, the villa was renamed.

The majority of Emily's first person account is set in this location. The...