02411cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450023001502640051001733000047002243360026002713370026002973380036003235000031003595080087003905201368004775340045018456530017018906530022019076530046019296530024019756530032019998560042020318873UtSlPG20260610133227.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMerriman, Henry Seton,d1862-190314aThe Isle of Unrest 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-09-01  aText file produced by Distributed Proofreaders

HTML file produced by David Widger  a"The Isle of Unrest" by Henry Seton Merriman is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the atmospheric backdrop of Corsica, exploring themes of violence, social conflict, and the stark realities of life on the island. At its outset, the narrative introduces significant characters, including the deceased Pietro Andrei, whose mysterious death serves as a critical event around which the plot revolves, hinting at deeper tensions within the community.   The opening of the novel sets a dark and suspenseful tone as it describes the aftermath of Andrei's murder, presenting a Corsican village grappling with indifference towards violence and loss. As the village gathers around the body, the first signs of family and social ties are explored, particularly through the reactions of Andrei's widow, who transitions from despair to a powerful resolve to seek justice, emphasizing the strong code of honor that permeates Corsican culture. The priest, Abbé Susini, introduces a key perspective on the lawlessness of Corsica, setting the stage for further exploration of justice, revenge, and the historical legacy of the island as the plot unfolds. This rich opening allows readers to anticipate a gripping tale that delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLove stories  aFrance -- Fiction  aFranco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction  aVendetta -- Fiction  aCorsica (France) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8873