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Set against the turbulent backdrop of early‑19th‑century Sicily, the story opens in the isolated villa of King Ferdinand IV, where boredom and political boredom intertwine with whispered conspiracies. The king, forced into a life of ceremonial hunting and empty masses, finds his world narrowed by English agents, a distant queen, and a charismatic widow who promises both intrigue and danger. As the night deepens, a mysterious carriage arrives, bringing the determined Queen Caroline herself into the palace’s shadowed corridors.
Caroline, a woman torn between fierce patriotism and personal ambition, navigates a court riddled with betrayal, English machinations, and the lingering resentments of a displaced monarch. Her sharp mind and relentless pride drive her to confront the forces reshaping the island, while she wrestles with memories of a husband’s exile and the looming threat of foreign domination. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid tapestry of royal intrigue, fierce loyalties, and the echo of a kingdom on the brink of change.
Language
it
Duration
~9 hours (537K characters)
Release date
2024-05-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1923
An Italian writer and journalist from Calabria, he became known for vivid stories rooted in the landscapes, legends, and everyday passions of southern Italy. His work is often linked to verismo, the realist current that brought regional life onto the page with force and feeling.
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