Publisher's Synopsis
Idalia V2: A Romance is a novel written by Ouida and published in 1867. The book is a continuation of the story of Idalia, a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is pursued by several suitors. In this second volume, Idalia has returned to her home in Italy after a long absence, and finds herself once again the object of desire for many men. She is courted by a wealthy and powerful nobleman, but also finds herself drawn to a young artist who is struggling to make a name for himself. As Idalia navigates the complexities of love and society, she must also confront the dark secrets of her past and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated world. The novel is a sweeping tale of love, passion, and intrigue set against the backdrop of 19th century Europe, and explores themes of class, gender, and power.In Three Volumes.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.
