
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the
MATILDE SERAO
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Paolo Herz, Luisa Cima and Chérie form the tangled core of this early‑nineteenth‑century romance. Paolo, a thirty‑six‑year‑old of mixed German‑Italian ancestry, moves through Milan with the poise of a gentleman yet carries the quiet melancholy of a man who has known loss too early. His slate‑pale complexion and thoughtful bearing conceal a restless need for tenderness, a longing rooted in the memory of his mother’s care.
Luisa, elegant and poised, offers the stability of a conventional match, while the enigmatic Chérie promises the thrill of a forbidden affection. As Paolo navigates the expectations of society and the pull of his own desires, the story settles into a delicate exploration of love, identity, and the shadows that linger when the heart is torn between duty and passion.
Language
it
Duration
~2 hours (147K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-05-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1856–1927
A pioneering voice in Italian journalism, she turned the bustle and hardship of Naples into vivid fiction and fearless reporting. Her work moves between sharp social observation and deep sympathy for ordinary lives.
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