The Lion's Skin And The Lover Hunt (1853)

By Charles de Bernard

Book Overview

The Lion's Skin and the Lover Hunt is a novel written by Charles De Bernard and first published in 1853. Set in 16th century Italy, the book tells the story of a young nobleman named Giulio who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of murder. He takes on the disguise of a lion tamer and joins a traveling circus, where he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Rosina. However, their happiness is short-lived as Giulio's enemies catch up with him, and he is forced to reveal his true identity and fight for his freedom.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for justice in a corrupt society. De Bernard's vivid descriptions of Renaissance Italy and its colorful characters bring the story to life, while his fast-paced plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The Lion's Skin and the Lover Hunt is a classic adventure tale that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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: 1165799839
• ISBN13: 9781165799831
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"