Ligurian Sea Ligurian Sea The Ligurian Sea (; ) is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, between the Italian Riviera (Liguria) and the island of Corsica. The sea is theorized to be named after the ancient Ligures people. The sea borders Italy as far as its border with France, and the French island of Corsica. In the east the sea borders the Tyrrhenian Sea, while in the west it borders the Mediterranean Sea proper. Genoa is the most prominent city in the area. The northwest coast is noted for its scenic beauty and favourable climate. The Gulf of Genoa is its northernmost
The Arm of the Starfish "The Arm of the Starfish" appearing just three years after "A Wrinkle in Time". The final book in the O'Keefe series, "An Acceptable Time", is also the final book of the Time Quintet. The Murry-O'Keefe books have further connections with other L'Engle titles. The Austin family books have three major crossover characters in common with the O'Keefe books, two of whom are introduced in "The Arm of the Starfish". Canon Tallis meets the Austins in "The Young Unicorns", which takes place a few months after "Starfish". Adam Eddington meets Vicky Austin the following summer in "A Ring of Endless Light",