
In a shimmering kingdom ruled by the ailing King Languis, a mysterious masked figure named Tristano wanders the phosphorescent shores, drawn to a shadowy sea‑cave guarded by the eccentric dwarf Hubbo. Their uneasy dialogue crackles with riddles about stars, hidden faces, and the price of secrets, hinting that Tristano’s true purpose may be far more tangled than a simple quest for shelter.
When the brave warrior Arden and the enigmatic princess Isotta arrive, they seek Hubbo’s hidden knowledge, hoping it can lift the king’s curse. As the trio navigates Hubbo’s cryptic warnings and the restless whispers of brigands lurking beyond, the stage is set for a playful clash of wit, destiny, and budding romance that will shape the first act of this three‑part comic adventure.
Language
it
Duration
~1 hours (79K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-11-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

An Italian playwright, novelist, and screenwriter whose career stretched from the stage to the cinema, he helped shape popular storytelling in Italy across the first half of the twentieth century. He is especially remembered for his prolific work in film, with credits spanning several decades.
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