Rule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century

"Rule of the Monk; Or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century" by Giuseppe Garibaldi is a historical fiction novel that explores the oppressive atmosphere of Rome as Papal power wanes in the 1800s. The story follows Clelia, a sculptor's beautiful daughter, and a band of patriots as they fight against the corruption and personal tragedies caused by a deceitful clergy. Readers are introduced to a Rome struggling under its leadership as the plot unfolds, in which Cardinal Procopio schemes to control Clelia, igniting worry and secret planning among those close to her. As patriots like Attilio, Silvio, and Muzio rise to challenge the status quo, expect a story full of rebellion, sacrifice, and the pursuit of freedom from Papal control, set against a backdrop of corruption and political unrest.