Colomba (Masterplots: Revised Category Edition, European Fiction Series)
At a glance:
- Author: Prosper Mérimée
- First Published: 1841
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Romantic adventure
- Time of Work: Early nineteenth century
- Setting: Corsica
- Principal Characters: Colonel Sir Thomas Nevil, Lydia Nevil, Orso della Rebbia, Colomba della Rebbia, Lawyer Barricini
- Genres: Long fiction, Adventure
- Subjects: Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Villages, Violence, Revenge, Soldiers, Outlaws, Vigilantes, Napoleonic Wars
- Locales: Corsica
The Story:
When Lydia Nevil and her father, Colonel Nevil, first met Lieutenant Orso della Rebbia, they were impressed with the young man’s good looks and his obvious pride in his native Corsica. Although Colonel Nevil and Orso had been on opposite sides in the Napoleonic wars, each admired the other’s bravery and courage. The Nevils were on their way to Corsica when they met Orso, a trip they hoped would provide release from boredom for Lydia and good hunting for her father. Orso, a lieutenant under Napoleon, was going home on half pay now that the wars were over and his...
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