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intoxicating letters reveal a world of longing, doubt, and passion as a young princess writes home from a distant court. This edition draws you into intimate correspondence that blends romance with sharp observations of culture, class, and gender in 18th‑century Europe.
The book follows a narrator whose letters trace suspense, suspicion, and devotion across cities and seas. While her heart battles jealousy and fear of betrayal, she also records vivid portraits of French society, its fashions, manners, and the tension between public praise and private truth. The tone is personal, reflective, and dramatic, with a focus on love, duty, and personal consequence.
- Experience a dramatic love story told through intimate, first‑person letters
- See a cross‑cultural perspective on court life, social behavior, and daily routines
- Watch the narrator navigate trust, loyalty, and the pull of past promises
- Feel the cadence and voice of historical epistolary writing from a vivid, era‑specific viewpoint
Ideal for readers of historical fiction and epistolary drama who enjoy character‑driven plots and period detail.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a translated collection of letters written by a young aristocrat from 18th-century Peru to her imprisoned lover. Zilia, the author of these letters, recounts her experiences upon being taken captive by Spanish conquistadors and brought to Europe. Zilia's captivity separates her from her lover and forces her to confront the alien culture of her captors. Unable to directly communicate with those around her, Zilia's letters provide an intimate look at the clash of cultures in the aftermath of European colonization. This book offers a unique perspective on the human experience of loss, displacement, and the search for connection amidst upheaval. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330860052_0
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