Tolla: A Tale of Modern Rome (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Synopsis

Vivid Victorian Rome meets a soaring family saga, where childhood wonder and high-stakes society collide.

This novel pulls you into the life of the Feraldi family, patrician residents of Rome whose fortunes, alliances, and ambitions shape a city of ceremony, luxury, and danger. From Tolla’s carefree childhood among gardens and citron trees to the glittering salons and tense whispers of court life, the tale traces a girl’s awakening to faith, art, and the realities of aristocratic romance. Central figures mix charm with calculation as love, duty, and power pull them through a web of social expectations and moral questions.

- Meet a charismatic family at the heart of Rome’s social elite
- See how early years in gardens and music mold a young girl’s heart
- Watch courtly intrigue unfold through marriages, rumors, and rivalries
- Experience vivid scenes of funeral rites, salons, and the tension of reputation

Ideal for readers who enjoy lush historical settings, civilizational detail, and character-driven drama set in 19th‑century Rome.

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EdmondFrancois ValentinAbout, ne en1828aDieuze(Moselle) et mort le16janvier1885aParis, est un ecrivain, journaliste et critique d'art francais, membre de l Academie francaise.

Il s est vivement oppose au realisme de Gustave Courbet.

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