Melanthe, Or The Days Of The Medici V2: A Tale Of The Fifteenth Century (1843) - Paperback

by Catherine Charlotte Maberly (Author)

Melanthe, Or The Days Of The Medici V2: A Tale Of The Fifteenth Century is a historical novel written by Catherine Charlotte Maberly and published in 1843. The book is set in the fifteenth century in Italy and tells the story of Melanthe, a young woman who is taken in by the powerful Medici family after her father's death. Melanthe is beautiful and intelligent, and quickly becomes a favorite of the Medici family, including Lorenzo de' Medici, the ruler of Florence. As Melanthe navigates the complex world of Renaissance Italy, she becomes embroiled in political intrigue and romantic entanglements. She falls in love with Lorenzo's nephew, Giuliano de' Medici, but their relationship is threatened by his jealous and ambitious brother, Piero. Meanwhile, Melanthe also becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the ruling Medici family and restore the Republic of Florence. The novel is richly detailed and vividly depicts the sights, sounds, and customs of Renaissance Italy. It is also notable for its portrayal of strong, independent female characters, including Melanthe herself, who defies the societal norms of her time. Overall, Melanthe, Or The Days Of The Medici V2: A Tale Of The Fifteenth Century is an engaging and well-written historical novel that will appeal to fans of the genre.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.