Lyons 21
Lyons is a city in the southern half of France.
21. Passage through Lyon (269)
This location is mentioned on their way back to England after Villiers is called back by Captain Villiers.
Mont Cenis 20
Mont Cenis is a part of the alps that form the boundary between Italy and France.
20. Passage through Mont Cenis (269)
This location is mentioned on their way back to England after Villiers is called back by Captain Villiers.
Terracina 18
Terracina is a city on the coast of Italy and halfway between Naples and Rome.
18. Clorinda's Fit on the way to Rome (263)
During a stay in an inn, Clorinda has a fit and the party separates after Saville urges the Villiers to go on to Rome.
Naples 17
Naples is where Horatio Saville marries Clorinda. Ethels enjoys seeing the 'sights' of the city.
17. Visiting Saville in Naples (257)
Rome 16
Rome is a historic and important city that Shelley references repeatedly in her novels. Ethel's interest in the city echoes that of the author.
16. Passage through Rome (253)
Florence 15
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo), Florence
Another location that Shelley was familiar with in her life and features heavily in her other novel Valperga.
15. Passage through Florence (253)
Rhine River 13
Map of the Rhine River via EIA
During their travel to Italy, Ethel and Villiers follow the Rhine River into the Continent. This passage mimics Shelley's own journeys.
13. Following the Rhine (252)
Eton - Salt Hill 9, 27
Eton College is a secondary school of high prestige in England, and from which multiple male characters of Lodore graduated. Eton the city is located near Windsor, and both are relatively near London. Both times Ethel visits Eton, she stays at Salt Hill.
9. Ethel visits her Father's School (183)
Ethel tours Eton College with Villiers as her guide.
27. Return to Salt Hill (344-345)
Ethel stays at Salt Hill while Villiers tries to manage their finances in London.