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Synopsis
In Rome, 1870, a society of aristocrats and international visitors comes to life in Our Own Set. This lush novel follows a circle of countesses, generals, and grandions as they navigate fault lines of class, power, and longing beneath glittering salons and the city’s historic streets. Displayed loyalties and quiet ambitions mingle with rumor and wit, painting a vivid portrait of a world on the edge of change.
The book offers a richly textured look at a foreign capital’s social scene, where gatherings, rivalries, and personal bonds shape the fate of its players. From opulent interiors to sunlit avenues, it pairs sharp social observation with intimate character moments.
- A detailed portrait of aristocratic life in Rome and Vienna’s influence on it
- Interwoven relationships among a cast of vivid, morally complex figures
- Lively dialogue and scenes of high society, mistaken glances, and discreet power plays
- A translator’s rendition that preserves the tone and texture of the original
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction that blends social satire with romance, intrigue, and a keen eye for manners.
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Entered according to A ct of Congress, in the year 1884 BY William
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
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Our Own Set: A Novel (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a beautiful and elegant snapshot of a small slice of Austrian and Italian high society in the Eternal City of Rome and surrounding environs in the year 1870, just after the unification of Italy and the absorption of the Papal States into the new Italian state. The author gives astute observations of the lives of diplomats and their families, artists, and idle and exceptionally wealthy nobility. The author provides a firsthand account of changes in the social and political order of the time, with vivid descriptions of social events and personalities, from the grand to the quirky. The book provides sociological and historical depth, delving into the complex social mores and political subtleties of the period. With exquisite detail and a wry sense of humor, the author brilliantly captures the subtle nuances of these shifting social landscapes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330055410_0
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Our Own Set A Novel Classic Reprint
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Our Own Set A Novel Classic Reprint
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