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Saracinesca
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RomanceClassic FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781434415806
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Aug 23 2024
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.28
Height: 1.02 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Set in 19th-century Rome, Saracinesca immerses readers in the aristocratic world of the Italian nobility. The novel follows the powerful Saracinesca family, focusing on the tension between traditional values and the changing tides of modernity. With vivid depictions of Italian society, love, and political intrigue, Crawford crafts a story that delves into the dynamics of power, honor, and the complexity of relationships. This sweeping tale blends romance with historical detail, offering a rich portrayal of a bygone era.
Francis Marion Crawford (1854-1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastic stories. Set chiefly in Rome of the late 1860s, Saracinesca details the spiritual and economic problems of the aristocracy at a time when its influence and status were under attack from the emerging forces of modernity.
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