Vestigia. Vol. I.

Vestigia, Vol. I is a late 19th-century novel by George Fleming that follows Bernardino de Rossi, a young man dismissed from his clerical job at the Telegraph Office in Leghorn. The narrative explores his struggles with identity, societal expectations, and relationships, particularly with his mother and a young woman named Italia. As Bernardino reflects on his dismissal and contemplates his future, the story delves into themes of personal ambition and social class, setting the stage for deeper character development and interpersonal dynamics.