The Island of Enchantment: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Island of Enchantment is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Forman, Justus Miles (1875–1915).
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"The Island of Enchantment" by Justus Miles Forman is a historical novel set during the mid-14th century, a period marked by political strife and intrigue in Venice and its territories. The narrative follows the tumultuous events surrounding young Zuan Gradenigo, a nobleman embroiled in a conflict between the Venetian forces and the invading Hungarians, as he seeks to protect his family's heritage and reclaim lost honor in the wake of a political crisis. The themes of love, honor, betrayal, and redemption are interwoven throughout the tale, along with vivid depictions of the era’s cultural landscape. The story unfolds with Zuan Gradenigo being summoned by his uncle, the doge, to address the threat posed by the ban of Bosnia, who seeks to conquer Arbe, a cherished island for the Gradenigo family. Determined to defend it, Zuan leads a daring expedition but suffers setbacks due to a storm that separates his fleet. As he arrives on Arbe’s shores, Zuan encounters unexpected allies and foes, notably the enigmatic Princess Yaga, who he initially seeks to destroy but ultimately finds himself drawn to. The plot twists further when Zuan learns of Yaga's efforts to save him, revealing both her humanity and complexity. The climax builds to a tense resolution, where Zuan faces both the choices regarding his loyalty to his people and his conflicting feelings for Yaga, culminating in a poignant exploration of love amidst chaos and conflict.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Island of Enchantment
- Author credits: Forman, Justus Miles (1875–1915)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Dalmatia (Croatia) -- Fiction
- Disguise -- Fiction
- Gradenigo, Giovanni, approximately 1279-1356 -- Fiction
- Princesses -- Fiction
- Venice (Italy) -- History -- 14th century -- Fiction
- Young men -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
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