The Shadow Of Aetna
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ISBN10: 116370637X
ISBN13: 9781163706374
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163706374
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Shadow Of Aetna by Louis V. Ledoux is a historical fiction novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Salernos and the Vincents, who are both involved in the lucrative sulfur mining industry in Sicily. The Salernos are the dominant family in the area, with their patriarch, Don Vito Salerno, controlling much of the mining operations. The Vincents, on the other hand, are a newer family in the industry, led by the ambitious and cunning Vincente Vincent.The novel explores the complex relationships between the two families, as well as their interactions with the local community and the wider world. The backdrop of the story is the eruption of Mount Etna, which threatens to destroy the sulfur mines and the livelihoods of both families. As tensions rise and alliances shift, the characters are forced to confront their own desires and motivations, and to make difficult choices that will have far-reaching consequences.Ledoux's writing is rich in detail and vividly evokes the landscape and culture of Sicily in the late 19th century. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with their own strengths and flaws, and the novel offers a nuanced exploration of power, greed, and ambition. Overall, The Shadow Of Aetna is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and family sagas.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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