The Infernal Marriage

By Benjamin Disraeli

Book Overview

The Infernal Marriage is a novel written by the famous British statesman and author Benjamin Disraeli. The plot revolves around the story of a young man named Henry Sydney who inherits a large fortune from his father. However, instead of leading a life of luxury, Henry becomes obsessed with the idea of marrying a woman of noble birth, despite the fact that he is already engaged to his childhood sweetheart, Lady Florence. Henry's search for a suitable bride takes him to Italy, where he meets the beautiful and mysterious Countess di Miraflores. Despite warnings from his friends and family, Henry falls deeply in love with the Countess and decides to marry her. However, as the wedding day approaches, strange and sinister events begin to occur, leading Henry to question the true nature of his bride-to-be. The Infernal Marriage is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and supernatural forces. Disraeli's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions of Italy's picturesque landscapes make this novel a must-read for fans of Gothic literature. The book also explores themes of class and social status, as well as the dangers of obsession and the consequences of making deals with the devil.1904. Known as a dandy, a novelist, a brilliant debater and England's first and only Jewish prime minister, Disraeli (Earl of Beaconsfield) is best remembered for bringing India and the Suez Canal under control of the crown. This story first appeared in Coburn's New Monthly Magazine in 1834. His father thought it his best work. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162721065
• ISBN13: 9781162721064
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"