Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 230 Harland, Henry 1861 1905 Luska, Sidney The Cardinal's snuff-box Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "The Cardinal's Snuff-Box" by Henry Harland is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Peter Marchdale, an Englishman who's recently arrived in a picturesque Italian region, where he finds himself captivated by his landlady, the enigmatic and beautiful Duchessa di Santangiolo. The narrative explores themes of love, class differences, and the engaging dynamics of interactions between Peter and the seemingly ethereal figure of the Duchessa, all set against the backdrop of scenic landscapes that enhance the romantic tension. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Peter as he enjoys a moment by the river, reflecting on the stunning views and savoring a coffee. His serene contemplation is soon interrupted by the Duchessa, who appears unexpectedly across the water, leading to a palpable jolt of attraction for Peter. Throughout this opening section, Peter engages with her through witty banter, revealing his fascination for her. The reader witnesses his burgeoning infatuation and the complexities surrounding their social standings—the American-Italian peasantry glimpses the innocent curiosity of Peter's character, as he navigates the mysteries of the Duchessa’s life while grappling with his own feelings of inadequacy and longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Widows -- Fiction British -- Italy -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 399440 2025-07-03T04:52:05.566023 text/html 422890 2021-01-27T04:51:31 text/html 207855 2025-07-03T04:52:13.185991 application/epub+zip 214940 2025-07-03T04:52:08.469014 application/epub+zip 204445 2025-07-03T04:52:07.313038 application/epub+zip 407822 2025-07-03T04:52:16.688955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380855 2025-07-03T04:52:12.465015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339514 2022-09-03T08:05:51.178226 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332454 2025-07-03T04:52:04.686070 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 332326 2018-03-13T12:11:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 324941 2009-03-25T16:40:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20673 2025-07-03T04:52:16.857961 application/rdf+xml 13987 2025-07-03T04:52:07.810986 image/jpeg 3788 2025-07-03T04:52:07.560970 image/jpeg 126638 2018-03-17T08:36:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 134704 2021-01-27T04:51:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 125723 2009-03-25T16:41:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 202541 2025-07-03T04:52:05.593041 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