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LA FIGLIA D’UN GHIBELLINO VOLUME I
L’AUTORE A CHI LEGGE
CAPITOLO I. LE ANTICHE MEMORIE
CAPITOLO II. LA SORPRESA
CAPITOLO III. IL SEGRETO
CAPITOLO IV. IL LUSINGHIERO
CAPITOLO V. LA PREPOTENZA
CAPITOLO VI. UN AVVISO DEL CIELO
CAPITOLO VII. IL CATTIVO CONSIGLIO
CAPITOLO VIII. LA VIOLENZA
In the mist‑laden plains of the Martesana, Milan awakens to the clatter of swords and the whisper of political intrigue. The city stands at a crossroads, its streets still echoing the feuds of Guelphs and Ghibellines that have shaped its destiny for generations. Against this backdrop of restless ambition, the narrative follows the everyday bustle of merchants, artisans, and the looming presence of the Visconti court.
At the heart of the tale is a young woman, the daughter of a staunch Ghibelline noble, whose sharp mind and quiet resolve set her apart. As alliances shift and rumors of rebellion stir, she must navigate a world where loyalty is measured in blood and betrayal lurks behind every balcony. Her journey offers a vivid portrait of early‑fifteenth‑century Milan, blending personal longing with the larger currents of power and tradition.
Language
it
Duration
~4 hours (243K characters)
Release date
2026-04-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1804–1854
A 19th-century Italian writer who moved easily between sweeping national history and vivid historical fiction, he wrote books that look back on Milan and Italy’s past with energy and drama. His surviving works suggest a strong interest in politics, society, and the turning points of earlier centuries.
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