Pietro Ghisleri

By F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of Roman high society, two step-sisters become entangled in a web of love and rivalry, leading to jealousy and emotional conflict.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2012-10-03

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Summary

"Pietro Ghisleri" by F. Marion Crawford is a compelling novel from the 1800s that presents the intertwined lives of step-sisters in Rome's high society, highlighting themes of love, envy, and social expectations. The story introduces Laura Carlyon, a beauty without fortune, and Adele Braccio, a spirited heiress, whose contrasting personalities and aspirations shape their experiences within their family, including their parents, the Honourable Mrs. Carlyon and Prince Gerano, as well as the ambitions of the men around them. Romantic complications arise when Don Francesco Savelli, meant for Adele, becomes captivated by Laura, igniting rivalry and setting the scene for emotional turmoil throughout the story. The novel showcases the pressures of society and the personal battles that determine the relationships between the characters.