The Amulet by Hendrik Conscience
The story revolves around a young nobleman who returns to his ancestral home after years abroad and becomes embroiled in a struggle for power between rival factions within the family. The protagonist's quest for justice and truth leads him to uncover dark secrets about his family's past, including a mysterious amulet that holds significant importance.
By Hendrik Conscience · First published 1830 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 13 chapters · 74,197 words
First lines
Previous to the close of the fifteenth century, the direction taken by European commerce remained unchanged. America had not been discovered, and the only known route to India was by land.
Venice, enthroned by her central position as queen of commerce, compelled the nations of Europe and Asia to convey to her port all the riches of the world.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hendrik Conscience
- Date: 1830 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 74,197 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 1,710 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period and incorporates real historical events and figures.
- Romance — The plot includes a significant focus on romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters.
- Adventure — The story involves a journey or quest, with characters facing challenges and engaging in exciting exploits.
- Drama — The book explores intense character development and emotional themes, often involving conflict and tension.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Belgian Literature · Romance · Adventure · Fantasy · Magic Realism · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Mystery · Supernatural · Mythology · Folklore
Contents
- Antwerp
- Signor Deodati
- The Palace of Simon Turchi, and what Occurred there
- The Attempted Assassination -- the Assassinator Slain
- Van De Werve's Reception -- Simon Turchi's Jealousy and Hatred
- Simon Turchi Wreaks his Vengeance on Geronimo
- Grief at Gerome's Absence -- Turchi's Hypocrisy
- Simon Turchi Tries to Conceal his Crime
- Geronimo Resurrected
- Simon Turchi's Alarm -- Crime Begets Crime
- Food at Last -- Death of Julio
- Is it his Ghost? -- the Guilty Exposed
- Mary Van De Werve's (now Madame Geronimo Deodati) Departure for Italy -- the Punishment of Simon Turchi