02138cam a22003133u 4500 28640 UtSlPG 20260610133644.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Unknown O amor offendido, e vingado Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-04-29 Produced by Pedro Saborano. Produced from images generously made available by Caminhos do Romance digital library. "O amor offendido, e vingado" by Unknown is a moral tale translated from French, published in early 19th century Portugal. The story revolves around themes of betrayal, passion, and revenge, highlighting the consequences of infidelity and the emotional turmoil that ensues. It presents a dramatic narrative set against a backdrop of nobility, illustrating the societal norms and moral expectations of the time. The tale follows the tragic story of the Countess of Leerven and her daughter, Adriana. After a seemingly happy marriage to Baron Nierkove, Adriana finds herself heartbroken when her husband succumbs to the charms of the singer Safira. Despite her desperate attempts to reclaim his love through patience and silence, Nierkove's betrayal leads Adriana into a dark spiral of despair and vengeful plotting. Ultimately, Adriana stages her own death to lure her unfaithful husband back, but upon his return, she sets their home ablaze, resulting in a catastrophic end for both. This dramatic climax serves as a cautionary tale of the devastating effects of betrayal and the lengths to which love can drive a person when pushed to despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28640 69548 69548