Project Gutenberg 2020-09-29 Public domain in the USA. 161 Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft 1797 1851 Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelley, Mary W. Valperga Volume 2 (of 3) or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valperga_(novel) Produced by Amanda Fish and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Valperga Volume 2 (of 3)" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the life and adventures of Castruccio, Prince of Lucca, as he navigates the political intrigues and social dynamics of Italy during a tumultuous time. Central to the narrative are themes of power, ambition, and the complexities of love, particularly as they play out between Castruccio and the enigmatic Beatrice, who is shrouded in her own mystical background and struggles for agency in a male-dominated world. At the start of this volume, Castruccio arrives in Florence amidst a festive celebration, revealing the intertwining of politics and superstition in the society of the time. As he meets Galeazzo Visconti and learns of plots concerning Ferrara, the narrative delves deeper into the machinations of political power and personal ambition. The character of Beatrice emerges with her own story, linking her to a faith that embodies both her prophetic gifts and personal desires. Her arrest by the Inquisition highlights the dangers faced by women who break societal norms, while her interaction with Castruccio furthers the exploration of their developing relationship, marked by tension and poignant longing. As the characters navigate their intertwining fates, the reader is drawn into a rich tapestry of drama, enchantment, and historical intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Historical fiction Castracani, Castruccio, 1281-1328 -- Fiction Guelfs and Ghibellines -- History -- Fiction Condottieri -- Fiction Italy -- History -- 1268-1492 -- Fiction Lucca (Italy) -- History -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 343005 2025-07-25T07:26:58.659315 text/html 320521 2024-10-18T06:37:32 text/html 406902 2025-07-25T07:27:06.749336 application/epub+zip 410487 2025-07-25T07:27:02.238323 application/epub+zip 410487 2025-07-25T07:27:00.131348 application/epub+zip 370359 2025-07-25T07:27:09.676309 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356832 2025-07-25T07:27:05.307344 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357086 2022-09-28T14:53:19.799527 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326682 2025-07-25T07:26:58.339320 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 306901 2024-10-18T06:37:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18274 2025-07-25T07:27:09.838261 application/rdf+xml 9667 2025-07-25T07:27:00.871306 image/jpeg 2016 2025-07-25T07:27:00.495305 image/jpeg 635281 2025-07-25T07:26:58.693371 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