02317cam a22003013u 4500 31077 UtSlPG 20260610133717.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Barrili, Anton Giulio, 1836-1908 Raggio di Dio: Romanzo Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-25 E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/) "Raggio di Dio: Romanzo" by Anton Giulio Barrili is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the context of the 16th century and revolves around the noble family of the Fieschi, focusing on the character Bartolomeo Fiesco and his beautiful wife, Giovanna, as they navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and political intrigues against a richly detailed backdrop of historical events and lineage. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the picturesque landscape described as the "fiumana bella" and the history behind the Fieschi family and their dominion. We meet key characters such as Don Garcìa, the custodian of their castle, and the captivating Giovanna, who is revered not only for her beauty but also for her compassionate nature towards the people in her land. The narrative hints at the political atmosphere of the time, featuring tensions with rival factions in Genoa and the character's shifting fortunes. As relationships and loyalties are explored, the text sets the stage for the unfolding drama, inviting readers to join in the emotional and political stakes at play in this vibrant historical setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31077 71923 71923