Project Gutenberg 2006-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 325 Mérimée, Prosper 1803 1870 Merimee, Prosper Loyd, Mary, Lady 1853 1936 Loyd, Lady Mary Sophia (Hely-Hutchinson) Lloyd, Mary, Lady Colomba Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colomba_(novella) Produced by Dagny; Emma Dudding; John Bickers; David Widger "Colomba" by Prosper Mérimée is a novel written in the early 19th century, set against the picturesque backdrop of Corsica. The story unfolds with Colonel Sir Thomas Nevil and his daughter Lydia arriving in Marseilles after a trip to Italy, accompanied by their desire for adventure. Disillusioned by their travels, they become intrigued by the tales of Corsican bandits and the local customs as they contemplate traveling to Corsica. The narrative promises a rich exploration of themes including honor, vengeance, and family ties, centered around the characters of Orso, a Corsican lieutenant, and his sister Colomba, who holds traditional values concerning revenge. The opening of "Colomba" introduces readers to Colonel Nevil and his daughter Lydia, who are critical of their recent tour of Italy. Their plans to travel to Corsica take shape after Colonel Nevil hears from Captain Ellis about the hunting opportunities there. As they discuss their travels over dinner, Lydia is captivated by the idea of Corsican vendettas, particularly after a spirited conversation with Captain Ellis about banditry. They meet Lieutenant Orso della Rebbia, who is on half-pay after serving in the military. The relationship between the characters begins to develop as Lydia finds herself drawn to Orso's charm, while the shadow of his family's vendetta against another family, the Barricinis, looms large over the story, hinting at future conflicts. The captivating blend of romance and intrigue establishes a compelling narrative that dives into the complexities of Corsican identity and the weight of familial obligation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Revenge -- Fiction Murder -- Fiction Vendetta -- Fiction Corsica (France) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 358423 2025-07-02T04:00:01.073308 text/html 373803 2021-02-26T00:47:06 text/html 184957 2025-07-02T04:00:07.067268 application/epub+zip 191173 2025-07-02T04:00:02.900279 application/epub+zip 191172 2025-07-02T04:00:01.805309 application/epub+zip 320940 2025-07-02T04:00:10.347205 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295729 2025-07-02T04:00:06.425247 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274696 2022-09-02T05:36:37.836000 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 306731 2025-07-02T04:00:00.397284 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 306645 2016-10-25T13:37:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300220 2006-03-28T12:41:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300211 2006-03-28T12:41:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24366 2025-07-02T04:00:10.496207 application/rdf+xml 8697 2025-07-02T04:00:02.318244 image/jpeg 2302 2025-07-02T04:00:02.059292 image/jpeg 116594 2016-10-25T13:39:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 115771 2006-03-28T12:41:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 123143 2021-02-26T00:47:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 115750 2006-03-28T12:41:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 178429 2025-07-02T04:00:01.100273 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia