Publisher's Synopsis
The Rose of Ravenna is a novel written by Edward A. Vidler and published in 1914. The story is set in the city of Ravenna, Italy, during the medieval period. The novel follows the life of a young woman named Ginevra, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Ginevra is known for her beauty, intelligence, and kind heart.The story begins with Ginevra falling in love with a young artist named Guido. However, their love is forbidden by Ginevra's father, who wants her to marry a wealthy nobleman. Guido and Ginevra decide to elope, but their plans are foiled by Ginevra's father, who arranges for her to marry the nobleman.Ginevra is heartbroken and struggles to adapt to her new life as a noblewoman. However, she soon discovers that her husband is cruel and abusive. She seeks solace in the company of a group of rebels who are fighting against the corrupt rulers of Ravenna.As Ginevra becomes more involved in the rebellion, she realizes that she has a talent for espionage and becomes a key player in the fight for freedom. Along the way, she becomes reacquainted with Guido, who has also joined the rebellion.The Rose of Ravenna is a story of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in Italian history. It is a gripping tale of one woman's journey to find her place in the world and fight for what she believes in.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.
