The Cardinal's Mistress
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Benito Mussolini; Translated by Hiram Motherwell
Binding: Hardback
Published: CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD, 1929
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This historical romance, The Cardinal's Mistress, transports readers to the opulent and treacherous world of 17th-century Italy. The narrative chronicles a passionate and forbidden affair, set against a backdrop of ecclesiastical power and societal intrigue. It vividly illustrates the moral complexities and personal sacrifices demanded by love in an era dominated by rigid social structures and the pervasive influence of the Church. The prose presents a dramatic tale of desire and consequence, capturing the intense emotional landscape of its characters with a compelling and evocative tone. This compelling work offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, revealing the timeless struggles of the human heart.
Author: Benito Mussolini; Translated by Hiram Motherwell
Binding: Hardback
Published: CASSELL AND COMPANY, LTD, 1929
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This historical romance, The Cardinal's Mistress, transports readers to the opulent and treacherous world of 17th-century Italy. The narrative chronicles a passionate and forbidden affair, set against a backdrop of ecclesiastical power and societal intrigue. It vividly illustrates the moral complexities and personal sacrifices demanded by love in an era dominated by rigid social structures and the pervasive influence of the Church. The prose presents a dramatic tale of desire and consequence, capturing the intense emotional landscape of its characters with a compelling and evocative tone. This compelling work offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, revealing the timeless struggles of the human heart.