"Valperga Volume 2 (of 3)" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a historical fiction exploring the dramatic life of Castruccio, Prince of Lucca, amidst the vibrant and treacherous world of early Italy. The narrative highlights the era's political games and social complexities, focusing on themes of ambition, power, and love. Specifically, the story explores the intense relationship between Castruccio and the mysterious Beatrice, as she struggles against the constraints of her time. Arriving in Florence during celebrations, Castruccio becomes embroiled in political schemes, including plots regarding Ferrara, while Beatrice, with her prophetic insights, finds herself targeted by the Inquisition for defying expected roles, all as the love between her and Castruccio blossoms in a world of both personal longing and historical tension.
Valperga Volume 2 (of 3) or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca
By Mary Shelley
In a world of political intrigue and ancient superstition, a prince and a prophetic woman find themselves ensnared in a dangerous dance of power, ambition, and forbidden love.
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About the AuthorMary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.
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