02008cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450036001482640051001843000047002353360026002823370026003083380036003345000031003705080061004015201084004625340045015466530021015916530023016128560042016359990017016772139UtSlPG20260610133054.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aO'Reilly, A. J.q(Augustine J.)10aAlvira: The Heroine of Vesuvius 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-04-01  aProduced by Brett Fishburne.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"Alvira: The Heroine of Vesuvius" by Rev. A. J. O'Reilly is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative promises a sensational exploration of morality, sin, and repentance, centered on the transformative journey of the young protagonist, Alvira, as she navigates familial conflict, societal expectations, and ultimately her own destiny.  The beginning of the novel sets the stage with a sweeping portrayal of Paris, reflecting on both its historical significance and the turmoil of its past. It introduces us to Alvira's family, particularly her troubled father, Cassier, a usurer entangled in moral decay and financial ruin. As Alvira and her sister, Aloysia, face the dark consequences of their father's actions and societal pressures, the opening chapters delve into themes of ambition, love, and the quest for identity amidst strife. The tension builds around family relationships fraught with anxiety and the looming specter of judgment, hinting at a dramatic and morally charged narrative to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian saints  aWomen and religion40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2139  c44245d44245