The Betrothed

A historical novel set in Lombardy during the wars, famine and plague of the period 1628-30. Two star-crossed lovers are tested by the political injustices of their situation, the virulence of the plague, and a life in exile, away from their homeland. First published in 1827, and now accompanied by an essay HISTORY OF THE COLUMN OF INFAMY.

Un roman istoric care are actiunea plasata in Lombardia in timpul razboaielor, foametei si ciumei din perioada 1628-1630. Doi indragostiti ghinionisti sunt testati de nedreptatile politice ale situatiei lor, de virulenta ciumei si de o viata in exil, departe de patria lor.