Release date is 2023-08-02

Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)

"Tenda e castello" by Roberto Sacchetti is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Count Emmanuele di Peveragno and his unusual romance with Luscià, a beautiful wandering Zingara, exploring themes of social class, identity, and cultural clashes. The narrative delves into their destinies and the deep emotional conflicts arising from their different backgrounds. At the start of the novel, the audience is introduced to a sensational and scandalous divorce case involving an Englishman and his Zingara wife, which sets the stage for the exploration of relationships across different cultures. We meet Count Emmanuele, trapped in a monotonous existence after being removed from court life, who unexpectedly encounters Luscià praying before a portrait of his deceased mother. This moment stirs feelings within him that he believed he had long lost. The narrative unfolds as Emmanuele voyeuristically watches Luscià's passionate supplications, revealing the profound emotional bond that is about to form between them against the backdrop of their starkly different worlds. Emmanuele's attraction to Luscià grows as he observes her spirit and curiosity, ultimately leading him to approach her, sparking an unusual connection that will have far-reaching consequences for both their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Italy: Brigola, 1878