
THE TITLE MARKET - By - Emily Post
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I - PRINCE SANSEVERO DIMINISHES THE FORTUNES OF HIS HOUSE
CHAPTER II - THE PRINCESS PLANS TO RECEIVE THE AMERICAN HEIRESS
CHAPTER III - NINA
CHAPTER IV - THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL
CHAPTER V - DON GIOVANNI ARRIVES
CHAPTER VI - LOVE, AND A GARDEN
CHAPTER VII - ROME
CHAPTER VIII - OPENING DAY AT THE TITLE MARKET
Step into the opulent world of early twentieth‑century Italy, where the grand Sansevero palace awakens each morning beneath gilded frescoes and the scent of steaming coffee. Princess Sansevero, draped in crimson damask and fox‑fur trim, navigates courtly expectations while the weight of her family’s dwindling fortunes presses on her shoulders. Through richly detailed scenes and delicate illustrations, the story invites listeners to feel the cool marble corridors and the whispered promises of love and duty.
When the bustling Title Market opens its doors, an American heiress arrives, sparking a clash of ambition, tradition, and desire that ripples through the palace and the surrounding city. Prince Sansevero grapples with political machinations, secret bargains, and the growing tension between old‑world honor and new‑world opportunity. Listeners will be drawn into the intricate dance of characters—dukes, merchants, and a spirited Nina—each striving to protect what they cherish while the promise of love hangs in the balance.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (441K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-02-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1872–1960

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