Publisher's Synopsis
""The Italian Or The Confessional Of The Black Penitents"" is a gothic romance novel written by Ann Radcliffe. The story is set in 18th century Italy and follows the fate of Ellena Rosalba, an orphaned young woman who is forced to flee to Naples after her father's death. There, she falls in love with the handsome and mysterious Vivaldi, but their happiness is threatened by the machinations of the cruel and manipulative monk, Schedoni, and the secret society of the Black Penitents. The novel is filled with suspense, intrigue, and supernatural elements, as Ellena and Vivaldi struggle to unravel the mysteries surrounding them and escape the clutches of their enemies. Radcliffe's vivid descriptions of the Italian landscape and architecture, as well as her skillful use of suspense and terror, make this a classic of gothic literature.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.
