Italian Stories of Love and Revenge: Tales from the Italian and Spanish, Vol. 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781434431646)

Set amid the elegance and hypocrisy of 19th-century French society, Gerfaut follows the romantic and moral entanglements of a refined but enigmatic hero. As he becomes involved with a married woman and navigates the consequences of his affections, he is drawn into duels-both literal and emotional-that test his honor and resilience. With a keen eye for character and social nuance, this novel examines the cost of love in a world ruled by appearances and rigid codes.