Jan 2, 2010
The duchess of Malfi (MAHL- fee), the sister of Duke Ferdinand and the Cardinal. She is a woman of strong character and deep feeling. Capable of gaiety and affectionate teasing, she is also able to bear danger, grief, and terror with fortitude. Her brothers’ attempt to drive her mad fails, and her dignified nobility at her death transforms the character of her murderer.
Ferdinand, the duke of Calabra, the cruel twin brother of the duchess. Arrogant, domineering, and cruel, he forbids his widowed sister to marry again and sets a master spy to watch...
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