Release date is 2014-08-27

Produced by Al Haines

"The Passport" by Richard Bagot is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Italy, primarily revolving around the characters Don Agostino, a well-educated parish priest with a mysterious past, and the Princess of Montefiano, who is preparing to return to her ancestral home with her daughter, Bianca. The themes of societal roles, personal ambition, and the intersections of love and obligation are likely to be explored as the characters navigate their complex lives. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the sleepy village of Montefiano and its parish priest, Don Agostino, who is noted for his unusual connection to the local community despite his noble background. As the evening sets in, he learns from Sor Beppe, the local agent, that the long-absent princess and her daughter plan to return to Montefiano, stirring memories of the past and emotions he thought long buried. Their arrival promises to disrupt the quiet and stable patterns of life in the village, hinting at a possible clash of social classes and the reigniting of personal histories. This foundational setup primes readers for a tale rich with relational complexities and the unfolding drama expected from their return. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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