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Monaldi: A Tale

Monaldi: A Tale

Allston, Washington

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RomanceHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 141913485X
ISBN13: 9781419134852
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.34 Width: 7.56 Depth: 9.24
Language: English
Monaldi: A Tale is a gothic novel written by American author Washington Allston. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young Italian artist named Francesco Monaldi. After being falsely accused of murder, Monaldi flees to Rome where he becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and forbidden love.As Monaldi struggles to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the murder, he becomes entangled with a secret society known as the Rosicrucians. Through his interactions with this mysterious group, Monaldi begins to unravel the secrets of the universe and unlock the power of alchemy.The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of Renaissance Italy, from the bustling streets of Florence to the grand halls of the Vatican. Allston's prose is rich and atmospheric, immersing the reader in a world of art, science, and mysticism.Monaldi: A Tale is a gripping and suspenseful work of historical fiction that will appeal to fans of gothic literature, as well as those interested in the history of alchemy and the occult.Nothing more occurred for several days, till one morning, as Monaldi was going out, he saw a man standing at the entrance of his gateway. As he approached, the stranger suddenly drew his hat over his eyes, and precipitately retreated; not however, before the former had distinctly seen his face. Monaldi quickened his pace in order to overtake him, but on entering the street, the man was lost in the crowd; and before he had time to form any conjecture on the incident, his attention was diverted by a message from the pope, requiring his attendance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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