Attila: A Romance. Vol. I.

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Attila: A Romance. Vol. I.

by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

EN·~8 hours·2 chapters

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Transcriber's Notes:

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BY THE AUTHOR OF - "THE GIPSY," "ONE IN A THOUSAND," &c, &c.

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Set against the radiant plains and craggy hills of Dalmatia, the story opens with a chorus of birds, streams, and distant cattle that paints a living portrait of early spring. From a high knoll the reader glimpses the ancient palace of Diocletian, its stone arches softened by the amber glow of sunset and the tender touch of ruin. The lush description establishes a world where nature and history breathe together, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its serene beauty.

Into this tranquil setting rides the famed Hun chieftain, Attila, whose early reputation for disciplined calm and fierce resolve is still intact. He encounters Honoria, a mysterious figure whose presence hints at the tangled loyalties and passions that will test his newfound restraint. As alliances shift and the shadow of empire looms, the novel promises a blend of historical intrigue and romantic tension, all rendered in language that echoes the natural cadence of the land itself.

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en

Duration

~8 hours (485K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Transcribed by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard College Library)

Release date

2015-08-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

d. 1860

Best known for historical novels that once rivaled the popularity of Walter Scott, this prolific Victorian writer mixed court intrigue, adventure, and romance in dozens of fast-moving books. His career also stretched beyond literature into public service, including years as a British consul abroad.

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