by Mary Shelley (Author)
Valperga is a historical novel which relates the adventures of the early fourteenth-century despot Castruccio Castracani, a real historical figure who became the lord of Lucca and conquered Florence. His armies threaten the fortress of Valperga, governed by Countess Euthanasia, the woman he loves. He forces her to choose between her feelings for him and political liberty.
Number of Pages: 228
Dimensions: 0.48 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN
Publication Date: December 14, 2020