标题: 《The Aquaintaine Progession 》作者： - Ludlum_ Robert【EPUB】 [打印本页] 作者: zaq 时间: 2013-10-11 08:36 标题: 《The Aquaintaine Progession 》作者： - Ludlum_ Robert【EPUB】 The Aquaintaine Progession The Aquaintaine Progession The Aquaintaine Progession The Aquaintaine Progession PART ONE Geneva. City of sunlight and bright reflections. Of billowing white sails on the lake sturdy, irregular buildings above, their rippling images on the water below. Of myriad flowers surrounding blue-green pools of fountains duets of exploding colors. Of small quaint bridges arching over the glassy surfaces of man-made ponds to tiny man-made islands, sanctuaries for lovers and friend sand quiet negotiators. Reflections. Geneva, the old and the new. City of high medieval walls and glistening tinted glass, of sacred cathedrals and less holy institutions. Of sidewalk cafes and lakeside concerts, of miniature piers and gaily painted boats that chug around the vastshoreline, the guides extolling the virtues and theestimated value of the lakefront estates that surelybelong to another time. Geneva. City of purpose, dedicated to the necessity of dedication, frivolity tolerated only when intrinsic to the agenda or the deal. Laughter is measured, controlled glances conveying approval of sufficiency or admonishing excess. The canton by the lake knows its soul. Its beauty coexists with industry, the balance not only accepted but jealously guarded. Geneva. City also of the unexpected