Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 148 Harland, Henry 1861 1905 Luska, Sidney The Cardinal's Snuff-Box Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "The Cardinal's Snuff-Box" by Henry Harland is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Peter Marchdale, an Englishman who's recently arrived in a picturesque Italian region, where he finds himself captivated by his landlady, the enigmatic and beautiful Duchessa di Santangiolo. The narrative explores themes of love, class differences, and the engaging dynamics of interactions between Peter and the seemingly ethereal figure of the Duchessa, all set against the backdrop of scenic landscapes that enhance the romantic tension. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Peter as he enjoys a moment by the river, reflecting on the stunning views and savoring a coffee. His serene contemplation is soon interrupted by the Duchessa, who appears unexpectedly across the water, leading to a palpable jolt of attraction for Peter. Throughout this opening section, Peter engages with her through witty banter, revealing his fascination for her. The reader witnesses his burgeoning infatuation and the complexities surrounding their social standings—the American-Italian peasantry glimpses the innocent curiosity of Peter's character, as he navigates the mysteries of the Duchessa’s life while grappling with his own feelings of inadequacy and longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Widows -- Fiction British -- Italy -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 399337 399338 2024-10-03T05:57:01.895601 2023-10-03T05:58:38.367227 text/html text/html 422890 2021-01-27T04:51:31 text/html; charset=utf-8 134704 2021-01-27T04:51:31 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 209582 2024-10-03T05:57:10.342507 application/epub+zip 216751 2024-10-03T05:57:05.059542 application/epub+zip 204662 2024-10-03T05:57:03.759595 application/epub+zip 408207 2024-10-03T05:57:14.259497 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 381290 2024-10-03T05:57:09.542504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339514 2022-09-03T08:05:51.178226 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325151 325116 2024-10-03T05:57:00.673563 2023-10-03T05:58:37.458215 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 332326 2018-03-13T12:11:22 text/plain; charset=utf-8 126638 2018-03-17T08:36:52 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 324941 2009-03-25T16:40:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125723 2009-03-25T16:41:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21675 2024-10-03T05:57:14.386480 application/rdf+xml 13986 2024-10-03T05:57:04.320521 image/jpeg 3812 2024-10-03T05:57:04.039520 image/jpeg 204083 2024-10-03T05:57:01.926554 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia