Lombardy
Set in Lombardy in 1628, during the years of Spanish rule, the novel is also noted for its extraordinary description of the plague that struck Milan around 1630.
When was the Betrothed published?
1827
The Betrothed/Originally published
About The Betrothed Published in 1827 but set two centuries earlier, against the tumultuous backdrop of seventeenth-century Lombardy during the Thirty Years’ War, The Betrothed is the story of two peasant lovers who want nothing more than to marry.
Who is the main character in the betrothed?
Hollis Brite
The plot — if there is even one to begin with — follows the main character, Hollis Brite. She is a lady of the court, eagerly waiting to capture the attention of the king of Coroa: King Jameson.
How did Alessandro Manzoni contribute to Italian literature?
Manzoni’s important role in Italian letters stems from his discovery of a national prose language, his creation of the first modern Italian novel, and his giving literary expression to nascent nationalistic ideals.
What series is the betrothed in?
the Selection series
The Betrothed (2 book series) Kindle Edition. The instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the bestselling author of the Selection series! Kiera Cass is back with a glittering royal romance sure to captivate her legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike.
What happened in the betrothed?
The Betrothed is the first post-Selection Young Adult novel by Kiera Cass. It is the first in a new duology, described as “an epic royal romance” with a new world and characters. It focuses on Hollis Brite, a daughter of a nobility who has captured the heart of the king. However, she falls in love with a commoner.
Is The Betrothed part of the selection?
The Betrothed is the first post-Selection Young Adult novel by Kiera Cass. It is the first in a new duology, described as “an epic royal romance” with a new world and characters. It focuses on Hollis Brite, a daughter of a nobility who has captured the heart of the king.
Is there a sequel to The Betrothed?
Yesterday we revealed that the sequel to The Betrothed has a name: The Betrayed!
