The Story of Lucca (1912)

The Story of Lucca (1912)

Janet Ross / Nelly Erichsen

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781120746603
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The Story of Lucca is a historical fiction novel written by Janet Ross and published in 1912. The book is set in Italy during the 19th century and follows the life of Lucca, a young girl who is orphaned and forced to navigate the complex social and political landscape of her time. Lucca is born into a wealthy family in Tuscany, but her parents die when she is young, leaving her in the care of her aunt and uncle. Her uncle is a powerful politician who uses his influence to further his own interests, often at the expense of others. Lucca is aware of his corrupt practices and struggles to reconcile her love for him with her growing sense of moral outrage.As Lucca grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the political unrest in Italy and the struggle for independence from foreign powers. She becomes involved in the movement for Italian unification and works tirelessly to support the cause, even as her own safety is threatened.Throughout the novel, Lucca must navigate the complex social and political landscape of her time, confronting corruption, betrayal, and violence along the way. The Story of Lucca is a gripping tale of love, loss, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in Italian history.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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