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Pescara, Ferdinando Francesco d'Avalos, marchese di, 1489-1525 -- Fiction Books
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"Die Versuchung des Pescara" by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer is a novella published in 1887. Set in 1525 Italy, the story follows Pescara, the supreme commander of Emperor Charles V's forces, who has just captured the French king at Pavia. Italian conspirators attempt to lure him into betraying the emperor by offering him rule over a united Italy. As political intrigue unfolds, Pescara must navigate temptation, loyalty, and betrayal while concealing a deadly secret that may determine his choice.
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"Pescara: Novelli" by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer is a novella published in 1887. Set in 16th-century Italy, it follows Fernando Francesco d'Avalos di Pescara, supreme commander of Emperor Charles V's forces, after his victory at Pavia. Italian conspirators, seeking to unite their fractured land, attempt to tempt the wounded general into betrayal with promises of kingship. As political intrigue swirls around him, Pescara must navigate loyalty, honor, and ambition while concealing his true intentions from all sides, including his devoted wife Viktoria.
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