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Title: The Mysteries of Florence

Note: Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Mysteries of Florence" by George Lippard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Florence and revolves around the castle of Albarone and its inhabitants, particularly the sick Count Julian, his son Adrian, and the enigmatic scholar Aldarin. The titular mysteries encompass dark family secrets, potential murder, and a web of intrigue that binds the characters together. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a picturesque yet haunting setting—an ancient castle overlooking the valley of Florence under a moonlit sky. The narrative establishes a sense of foreboding as a weary traveler reflects on the grandeur and tragedies of the castle of Albarone. As we transition into the story, we meet Robin, a rough soldier lamenting the lack of merriment in the castle, along with the jovial page Guiseppo, who hints at significant transformations in the lineage of Albarone. Tension builds with the introduction of Aldarin, who holds sway over the ailing Count Julian, further hinting at hidden motives and dark prophecies associated with a signet ring. This sets the stage for a convoluted tale of betrayal, love, and the quest for power, as familial relationships intertwine under the shadows of their ancestral home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lippard, George, 1822-1854

EBook No.: 62760

Published: Jul 26, 2020

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Murder -- Fiction

Subject: Florence (Italy) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:62760:2 2020-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Lippard, George en 1
2024-11-08T16:47:09Z The Mysteries of Florence

This edition has images.

Title: The Mysteries of Florence

Note: Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Mysteries of Florence" by George Lippard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Florence and revolves around the castle of Albarone and its inhabitants, particularly the sick Count Julian, his son Adrian, and the enigmatic scholar Aldarin. The titular mysteries encompass dark family secrets, potential murder, and a web of intrigue that binds the characters together. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a picturesque yet haunting setting—an ancient castle overlooking the valley of Florence under a moonlit sky. The narrative establishes a sense of foreboding as a weary traveler reflects on the grandeur and tragedies of the castle of Albarone. As we transition into the story, we meet Robin, a rough soldier lamenting the lack of merriment in the castle, along with the jovial page Guiseppo, who hints at significant transformations in the lineage of Albarone. Tension builds with the introduction of Aldarin, who holds sway over the ailing Count Julian, further hinting at hidden motives and dark prophecies associated with a signet ring. This sets the stage for a convoluted tale of betrayal, love, and the quest for power, as familial relationships intertwine under the shadows of their ancestral home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lippard, George, 1822-1854

EBook No.: 62760

Published: Jul 26, 2020

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Murder -- Fiction

Subject: Florence (Italy) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:62760:3 2020-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Lippard, George en 1