A tragic tale of love and scandal set in nineteenth-century Italy. Francesca, a beautiful and passionate young woman, finds herself at the center of a deadly feud between two powerful families. As she navigates the treacherous waters of love and loyalty, she must choose between what is right and what is easy. Landon's writing is both lyrical and suspenseful, making this a must-read for fans of gothic romance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.