Pyhän Markuksen leijona by G. A. Henty
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"Pyhän Markuksen leijona" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in Venice, focusing on the experiences of young Francis Hammond, an English boy living in the city, as he navigates a world of intrigue, adventure, and political tension. The book is likely to attract readers with an interest in historical fiction set against a richly depicted backdrop of Venetian society and its
complexities. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Francis and his Venetian friend Matteo Giustiniani as they converse about their differing perspectives on life in Venice versus England. The ambiance is filled with political unease, hinted at through their dialogue about various factions and local power plays. When Francis unexpectedly gets involved in a violent attempted kidnapping of two noblewomen, the plot thickens, leading him to grapple with themes of loyalty, honor, and the dangers that accompany the intrigue of the Venetian nobility. As this opening portion sets the stage for a thrilling tale, it immerses readers in a vivid historical setting while igniting curiosity about Francis's further adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967 |
| Uniform Title | The lion of Saint Mark. Finnish |
| Title | Pyhän Markuksen leijona |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | British -- Italy -- Venice -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Venice (Italy) -- History -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50652 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50652-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 153 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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