Leonora D'Orco V1: A Historical Romance (1857)

By George Payne Rainsford James

Book Overview

Leonora D�������Orco V1: A Historical Romance is a novel written by George Payne Rainsford James and first published in 1857. The story is set in Italy during the 16th century and follows the life of Leonora D�������Orco, a beautiful and wealthy young woman who becomes embroiled in a dangerous political game.Leonora is the daughter of a powerful nobleman who is murdered by his own brother, leaving her with a vast inheritance and a dangerous enemy. She is forced to flee her home and seek refuge with a group of rebels who are fighting against the corrupt ruling class. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a handsome young man named Fabio, who is also fighting for justice and freedom.As Leonora and Fabio work together to overthrow the tyrannical rulers of Italy, they must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including spies, assassins, and corrupt politicians. Through it all, Leonora and Fabio's love for each other remains strong, even as they face seemingly insurmountable obstacles.With its richly detailed historical setting, complex characters, and gripping plot, Leonora D�������Orco V1: A Historical Romance is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.In Three Volumes.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: 1164898434
• ISBN13: 9781164898436
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"