02461cam a22003613u 4500 68667 UtSlPG 20260610134603.0 m cr n 260607r20221906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918 A rogue's tragedy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-08-02 an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "A Rogue's Tragedy" by Bernard Capes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a romantic and philosophical context, exploring themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships during a tumultuous period in European history. The central characters include Yolande, the daughter of a penniless nobleman, and Louis-Marie, a passionate young man from a respected family, who becomes enraptured by Yolande, setting the stage for intrigue and conflict as societal and familial pressures collide. At the start of the novel, the opening prologue introduces profound reflections on love, presenting it as a divine and foundational force in the lives of the characters. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Alps, Yolande and Louis-Marie's relationship blossoms amidst their awakening feelings for one another, tied to their spiritual beliefs and social conventions. However, their budding romance encounters the disapproving figures of their respective stations, notably Yolande’s father, who is desperate to secure her future through a marriage to the wealthy, yet morally dubious, Count di Rocco. This creates a tension that hints at heartbreak and betrayal, encapsulating the tragic elements at the heart of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Methuen & Co., 1906 Adventure stories Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Trials (Murder) -- Fiction Piedmont (Italy) -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction Illuminati -- Fiction https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100104334 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68667 109471 109471