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Set in 18th-century Italy, the narrative follows Louise de Stolberg, the Countess of Albany, whose tumultuous marriage to Charles Edward Stuart leads her to a passionate affair with the poet Vittorio Alfieri. The novel intricately weaves themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal against a backdrop of political upheaval. Through Louise's character, the story highlights her defiance of societal expectations and her quest for personal fulfillment, offering a rich exploration of aristocratic life and the complexities of human relationships during this era.
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The Countess Of Albany (1884), Vernon Lee
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- 2008
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- Title
- The Countess Of Albany (1884)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Vernon Lee
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781437297874
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in 18th-century Italy, the narrative follows Louise de Stolberg, the Countess of Albany, whose tumultuous marriage to Charles Edward Stuart leads her to a passionate affair with the poet Vittorio Alfieri. The novel intricately weaves themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal against a backdrop of political upheaval. Through Louise's character, the story highlights her defiance of societal expectations and her quest for personal fulfillment, offering a rich exploration of aristocratic life and the complexities of human relationships during this era.