Veranilda

''Veranilda'' is a historical novel by George Gissing, published posthumously in 1904. Set in 6th century Italy during the Gothic Wars, it follows Flavius Anicius Maximus, a Roman senator, as he navigates personal turmoil and the decline of Roman authority. The narrative explores Maximus's strained relationship with his daughter Aurelia, who has married a Goth and adopted heretical beliefs, while also introducing the enigmatic Gothic maiden Veranilda, hinting at deeper emotional conflicts. The novel reflects Gissing's insights into the intersection of personal and political struggles during a tumultuous historical period.