Flavia (1885)

By Adair Welcker

Book Overview

Flavia is a novel written by Adair Welcker and first published in 1885. The story is set in Italy and follows the life of the titular character, Flavia, a young woman of noble birth who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life after her father's death. Flavia is left with a large family estate and a mountain of debt, and she must find a way to save her family from ruin.As Flavia struggles to keep her family afloat, she is courted by several suitors, including the dashing and mysterious Count Antonio. However, Flavia's heart belongs to the handsome and honorable Giovanni, who is also struggling to make ends meet. Together, Flavia and Giovanni must navigate the treacherous waters of Italian society and find a way to overcome their financial difficulties.Throughout the novel, Welcker paints a vivid picture of life in 19th-century Italy, with its complex social hierarchy, political turmoil, and rich cultural traditions. Flavia is a compelling and engaging character, whose strength and determination inspire readers to persevere in the face of adversity.Overall, Flavia is a timeless tale of love, loss, and redemption, and a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or Italian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165413949
• ISBN13: 9781165413942
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"