"With a warm vocal style, a naturally vibrant energy and a bright but unassuming vivacity, supported by a repertoire of cleverly unconventional songs, Milly relies not so much on physical attractiveness as on the ironic and intriguing nature of her stage presence. And it is the charm of this presence – quite unusual for an Italian showgirl – that wins the hearts of many men, earning her devoted admiration that is ready to turn into burning passion. These are the years when there are persistent rumours of an affair between the singer and the young scion of the House of Savoy, the handsome Prince Umberto, an affair that was brought to an end (again (so the story goes) by direct intervention from the King. There are also many other stories, particularly involving writers and intellectuals, who were most susceptible to the light-hearted and mischievous charm of this petite Piedmontese woman, who seemed to know the art of capturing men's attention so well."
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