Project Gutenberg 2013-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 193 Peard, Frances Mary 1835 1923 Peard, Frances M. (Frances Mary) Donna Teresa Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Donna Teresa" by Frances Mary Peard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Donna Teresa, a young widow navigating life in Rome after leaving a stifling marriage. She experiences newfound freedom, eagerly engaging with her surroundings and forming plans for her future while grappling with the conflicting emotions of her past, including a sense of guilt and social expectations. The opening of "Donna Teresa" introduces us to the setting of Rome during a sirocco, as Teresa and her sister Sylvia walk through the streets, revealing a stark contrast between their characters. Teresa's vibrant spirit shines as she delights in the little things around her, showcasing her energetic nature. In contrast, her sister Sylvia appears reserved and timid. Shortly after entering a church, Teresa experiences a theft that leads her to confront a young man named Cesare, who is embroiled in a larger social and personal tragedy that piques Teresa's interest and compassion. This encounter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of societal judgments and personal redemption, while the contrasting dynamics between the sisters capture the nuances of sisterly love and familial duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Sisters -- Fiction Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction British -- Italy -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels 325901 2025-06-17T12:14:45.472057 text/html 337932 2013-07-08T11:38:22 text/html; charset=utf-8 176940 2025-06-17T12:14:52.988007 application/epub+zip 181459 2025-06-17T12:14:47.812026 application/epub+zip 181459 2025-06-17T12:14:46.405075 application/epub+zip 335336 2025-06-17T12:14:56.674023 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318072 2025-06-17T12:14:52.053993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282095 2022-09-19T17:01:09.931888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274117 2023-09-18T15:19:26.868246 text/plain 16360 2025-06-17T12:14:56.812973 application/rdf+xml 12363 2025-06-17T12:14:46.975999 image/jpeg 3361 2025-06-17T12:14:46.694041 image/jpeg 172096 2025-06-17T12:14:45.501046 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 en.wikipedia