Taquisara
1895
Published in 1895, 'Taquisara' by F. Marion Crawford is a novel set in Naples, Italy, focusing on the life of Donna Veronica Serra, a young heiress navigating familial expectations and societal pressures regarding her marriage prospects. As she faces manipulation from her guardians, particularly her aunt Countess Macomer, the story unfolds with themes of love, greed, and betrayal. The narrative introduces a cast of characters, including her true suitor Bosio Macomer and her friend Gianluca della Spina, whose unrequited love adds complexity to Veronica's journey. The novel explores the tension between wealth and personal happiness against a backdrop of financial ruin and moral dilemmas.
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“Our moon is the same moon, our sun is the same sun, and the stars will sparkle for us no matter who or where or what erare-- not sluts, not players, just people.””
— F. Marion Crawford
“We can all look up and say,. okay, there's the South Star,. there's the Big Dogpile, there's the Little Dipshit. Twinkle, twinkle.””
— F. Marion Crawford
“The way you learn to ride is by riding.””
— F. Marion Crawford
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