About “La Sanfelice”

La Sanfelice is an 1864 novel by Alexandre Dumas. It tells the story of Luisa Sanfelice, a woman from Naples who was arrested and executed for allegedly conspiring with the French and their allies against Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies during the French Revolutionary War. The novel includes historical figures such as Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, who were present in Naples at the time. Dumas based the story on real events, focusing on the political tensions and personal tragedies of the period. The book reflects the historical context of the French Revolutionary War and its impact on southern Italy. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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The Neapolitan lovers 1917 Buy on Amazon
The Neapolitan lovers 1917 Buy on Amazon

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