The Countess of Albany by Vernon Lee
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"The Countess of Albany" by Vernon Lee is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Louise of Stolberg, a young woman who marries Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, whose life is marked by romantic aspirations overshadowed by tragedy and disillusionment. The story explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the complexities of an ill-fated marriage. At the start of the novel, set
during Holy Week in 1772, the beautiful Louise travels through Italy, filled with excitement and anxiety as she approaches her wedding to Charles Edward, the Young Pretender. Despite her initial romantic notions about her future husband, she soon grapples with the stark reality of her situation as she meets a man who has significantly changed from his youthful glory. Their marriage is depicted as a desperate alliance, complicated by Charles's excessive drinking and abusive behavior, which brings hardship and emotional turmoil to Louise. The complexity of their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of 18th-century social conventions and the intricate political landscape of their time, setting the tone for the intimate struggles that define their lives together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lee, Vernon, 1856-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Countess of Albany |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Albany, Louise Maximiliane Caroline Emanuele, Princess of Stolberg-Gedern, calling herself Countess of, 1752-1824 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28268 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 427 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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