Italian Stories of Love and Revenge

<p>Set amid the elegance and hypocrisy of 19th-century French society Gerfaut follows the romantic and moral entanglements of a refined but enigmatic hero. As he becomes involved with a married woman and navigates the consequences of his affections he is drawn into duels-both literal and emotional-that test his honor and resilience. With a keen eye for character and social nuance this novel examines the cost of love in a world ruled by appearances and rigid codes.</p>