Andrea Of Hungary And Giovanna Of Naples (1839)

By Walter Savage Landor

Book Overview

Andrea Of Hungary And Giovanna Of Naples is a historical novel written by Walter Savage Landor in 1839. The story revolves around the lives of two young royals, Andrea of Hungary and Giovanna of Naples, who are betrothed to each other at a young age. As they grow up, they fall deeply in love with each other, but their families have other plans for their marriage.Andrea is the son of the King of Hungary, while Giovanna is the daughter of the King of Naples. The two families are rivals, and their marriage is seen as a way to bring peace between the two kingdoms. However, Andrea's father is assassinated, and he is forced to flee to Naples, where he seeks refuge with Giovanna's family.Their love is put to the test as they face political intrigue, betrayal, and war. They must navigate the dangerous waters of court politics and fight for their love against all odds. The novel is a gripping tale of love and adventure set against the backdrop of medieval Europe.Landor's writing style is elegant and poetic, and he brings to life the characters of Andrea and Giovanna with great depth and nuance. The novel is a masterpiece of historical fiction, blending fact and fiction seamlessly to create a compelling narrative. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history, romance, and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436777534
• ISBN13: 9781436777537
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"