Under the Witches' Moon: A Romantic Tale of Mediaeval Rome

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gallizier, Nathan, 1866-1927

Contributor:

Kinney, Margaret West, 1872-1952

Kinney, Troy, 1871-1938

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Under the Witches' Moon: A Romantic Tale of Mediaeval Rome" by Nathan Gallizier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in 10th century Rome, the narrative follows Tristan of Avalon, a pilgrim navigating the colorful and tumultuous landscape of an ancient city steeped in superstition and intrigue. The story begins as Tristan arrives in Rome during a festive night and becomes enmeshed in the vibrant, chaotic atmosphere while harboring his own burdens related to his quest for redemption. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the bustling Piazza Navona on the eve of St. John, where a mysterious woman catches Tristan's attention amidst the revelry. These opening chapters reveal not only Tristan's inner turmoil and longing for salvation but also set the stage for a deeper exploration of love, ambition, and the conflict inherent in power struggles of the time. His encounter with the enchanting woman and his subsequent reflections on their connection ignite a quest that intertwines his fate with the imminent political upheaval in Rome, marking the beginning of a tale rich with romance and drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by anhhuyalex, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-02-04