La San-Felice, Tome 08, Emma Lyonna, tome 4

by Alexandre Dumas

"La San-Felice, Tome 08, Emma Lyonna, tome 4" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel published in 1864. Set during the tumultuous years of 1798-1800, the story follows a passionate romance between Salvato Palmieri, a French spy, and Luisa Sanfelice, wife of a Napoleonic officer. Their love unfolds against the backdrop of political upheaval as French troops overthrow Ferdinand I and Cardinal Ruffo reconquers the kingdom. Dumas crafted this work as a monument to Napoleonic patriotism and a condemnation of Bourbon tyranny.