
BOOK 3. - XIV. AT THE MAESTRO'S DOOR XV. AMMIANI THROUGH THE MIDNIGHT XVI. COUNTESS AMMIANI XVII. IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI XVIII. THE NIGHT OF THE FIFTEENTH XIX. THE PRIMA DONNA - CHAPTER XIV - AT THE MAESTRO'S DOOR
CHAPTER XV - AMMIANI THROUGH THE MIDNIGHT
CHAPTER XVI - COUNTESS AMMIANI
CHAPTER XVII - IN THE PIAZZA D'ARMI
CHAPTER XVIII - THE NIGHT OF THE FIFTEENTH
CHAPTER XIX - THE PRIMA DONNA
ETEXT EDITOR'S BOOKMARKS:
Vittoria is a fierce, restless young woman whose imagination is consumed by the idea of a reborn Italy. On a moonlit night she rides with Carlo Ammiani, the son of a former general, to the door of the enigmatic Maestro Ricci, and their terse dialogue reveals her hunger for purpose and his guarded, sword‑trained silence. The scene crackles with the clash of personal ambition and the lingering shadows of a nation still searching for its identity.
As they stand before the Maestro’s workshop, Vittoria’s inner storm flares—she feels both the weight of history and the urgency of immediate action, while Ammiani watches, uncertain yet loyal. Their uneasy partnership hints at hidden loyalties, old friendships, and the looming turmoil that will test both heart and honor. This opening invites listeners into a richly painted Italian landscape where ideals and passions collide, setting the stage for a dramatic struggle that will echo through the streets of Milan, Verona, and beyond.
The narration blends poetic introspection with sharp dialogue, drawing the audience into a world of clashing swords and whispered conspiracies. Listeners will hear the rustle of midnight streets, the scent of chocolate promised, and the simmering tension that drives Vittoria forward. It promises a story of personal conviction entwined with the larger fight for Italy’s destiny.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (120K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1828–1909
A sharp, witty Victorian voice, this English novelist and poet is best known for brilliant dialogue, psychological insight, and a style that rewards close reading. His work helped push the English novel toward greater complexity, with books like The Egoist and poems such as Modern Love still drawing attention today.
View all books
by George Meredith

by George Meredith

by George Meredith

by George Meredith

by George Meredith

by George Meredith

by George Meredith

by George Meredith