Ali Pacha The Countess Of Saint Geran Murat (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419105432)

""Ali Pacha The Countess Of Saint Geran Murat"" is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of Ali Pacha, a powerful Ottoman ruler of Albania, and the Countess of Saint Geran, a French noblewoman who becomes his prisoner.The novel is based on real-life events and characters, and Dumas weaves a gripping tale of political intrigue, betrayal, and romance. The story begins with the arrival of the Countess of Saint Geran in Albania, where she is captured by Ali Pacha's forces and taken to his palace. Despite being his captive, the Countess finds herself drawn to the charismatic and enigmatic ruler, and they begin a passionate love affair.As the story unfolds, we see Ali Pacha's rise to power and his ruthless tactics to maintain his position. The Countess becomes embroiled in his political machinations, and her fate becomes intertwined with his. Meanwhile, the Ottoman Empire is in turmoil, and Ali Pacha must navigate the treacherous waters of international politics to secure his position.""Ali Pacha The Countess Of Saint Geran Murat"" is a thrilling and compelling read that transports the reader to a bygone era of political upheaval and cultural clashes. Dumas' vivid descriptions and rich characters bring the story to life, and the novel is a testament to his skill as a storyteller.A career of successful crime had established Ali's rule over a population equal to that of the two kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. But his ambition was not yet satisfied. The occupation of Parga did not crown his desires, and the delight which it caused him was much tempered by the escape of the Parganiotes, who found in exile a safe refuge from his persecution.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.

Author: Alexandre Dumas
ISBN-10: 1419105434
ISBN-13: 9781419105432
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 188
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.40d