Vendetta; or, the Story of One Forgotten

Marie Corelli
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Vendetta or the Story of One Forgotten is a novel written by Marie Corelli. The story takes place in Italy and follows the life of a young woman named Bianca. Bianca is the daughter of a wealthy Italian nobleman, but her life takes a tragic turn when her father is murdered by a group of bandits. Left alone and penniless, Bianca is forced to flee her home and seek refuge in a convent.Years later, Bianca returns to her home village seeking revenge on the bandits who killed her father. She finds herself caught up in a web of secrets and lies, and must navigate the dangerous world of Italian politics and intrigue in order to uncover the truth about her father's death.As she delves deeper into the mystery, Bianca discovers that her father's murder was just the tip of the iceberg. She uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of Italian society, and must decide whether to seek justice for her father or risk everything to expose the truth.Vendetta or the Story of One Forgotten is a thrilling tale of revenge, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century Italy. Marie Corelli's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or suspenseful thrillers.1869. Corelli mystical, fiction. Nothing is more strange than truth�������nothing, at times, more terrible!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.
Genres: FictionClassicsGothicRomanceVictorianHistorical FictionBritish LiteratureNovelsTragedy
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