{"product_id":"the-betrothed-a-historical-novel-of-love-faith-and-endurance-paperback","title":"The Betrothed: A Historical Novel of Love, Faith, and Endurance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlessandro Manzoni\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweeping historical novel of love, faith, and perseverance set against the turbulence of seventeenth-century Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Betrothed\u003c\/em\u003e, Alessandro Manzoni tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, whose plans for marriage are repeatedly disrupted by injustice, political disorder, and personal hardship. Set in Lombardy during a time of famine, war, and plague, the novel follows their separate journeys as they struggle to reunite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManzoni combines detailed historical context with a deeply human narrative, exploring themes of faith, moral responsibility, and the role of providence in shaping events. The work offers both a vivid portrayal of Italian society and a reflection on the endurance of hope in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in the nineteenth century, \u003cem\u003eThe Betrothed\u003c\/em\u003e is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Italian literature and a cornerstone of historical fiction. This unabridged edition preserves the complete text, making it suitable for homeschool study, classroom use, and general reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 404\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50413351665901,"sku":"9781617201493","price":34.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/the-betrothed-a-historical-novel-of-love-faith-and-endurance-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}