The Descent of Man and Other Stories Chapter X - A Venetian Night's Entertainment

from The Edith Wharton Library · host Edith Wharton

In which a young American gentleman arrives in Venice and is swiftly entangled in the intrigues and glittering complexities of Venetian society, encountering noble families, secret correspondences, and unexpected dangers in the shadow of the Carnival. The narrative unfolds with delicate shading of youth, honour, and the enigmatic allure of a place where appearances deceive and destinies intertwine.

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