Manuella, The Executioners Daughter V1: A Story Of Madrid (1837)

By Edward Smallwood

Book Overview

""Manuella, The Executioner's Daughter V1: A Story Of Madrid"" is a historical novel written by Edward Smallwood and first published in 1837. Set in Madrid, the story follows the life of Manuella, the daughter of the city's executioner. Despite her father's profession, Manuella is a kind and compassionate young woman who is loved by all who know her. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a young man who is accused of a crime and sentenced to death. As Manuella struggles to save her beloved from the executioner's block, she must navigate the treacherous political landscape of 19th century Madrid, where corruption and intrigue are commonplace. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy nobleman, a corrupt judge, and a band of rebels seeking to overthrow the government. Through it all, Manuella remains steadfast in her love and devotion to her sweetheart, even as she risks her own life to save him. As the first volume in a series, ""Manuella, The Executioner's Daughter"" is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of Europe's most vibrant and tumultuous cities.In Three Volumes.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: 1104187868
• ISBN13: 9781104187866
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"