Preciosa: A Tale (1852)

By Francis Turner Palgrave

Book Overview

Preciosa: A Tale is a novel written by Francis Turner Palgrave and published in 1852. The story takes place in Spain during the 16th century and follows the life of a young girl named Preciosa. Preciosa is the daughter of a wealthy nobleman and is known for her beauty and intelligence. However, her life takes a tragic turn when her father is accused of treason and executed. Preciosa is forced to flee her home and live as a beggar on the streets of Madrid. Despite her hardships, Preciosa remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself. She uses her wit and charm to win the hearts of those around her, including a group of gypsies who take her in and teach her their ways. Preciosa becomes a skilled dancer and singer and gains fame throughout the city. However, Preciosa's past catches up with her when she is recognized by a former suitor who threatens to reveal her true identity. Preciosa must use all of her cunning to keep her secret safe and protect her newfound family. The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.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: 116492219X
• ISBN13: 9781164922193
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"