The Bravo

The Bravo is a historical novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. Set in the 18th century, the story follows the life of a young Venetian nobleman named Jacopo Frontoni, who is accused of being a bravo, or hired assassin. Despite his protestations of innocence, Jacopo is exiled from Venice and forced to flee to the island of Malta.While in Malta, Jacopo becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the ruling knights of the island. He also falls in love with a beautiful Maltese woman named Bianca, who is the daughter of a powerful nobleman. However, their love is forbidden, and Jacopo must navigate the dangerous political landscape of Malta to protect himself and the woman he loves.Throughout the novel, Cooper explores themes of honor, loyalty, and betrayal. He also offers a vivid portrayal of life in 18th century Venice and Malta, with detailed descriptions of the architecture, customs, and political systems of these two iconic Mediterranean cities.Overall, The Bravo is a thrilling adventure story that combines romance, politics, and suspense in equal measure. It is a classic work of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers today.There was a movement of surprise among the clerks, who whispered together, and appeared to examine the papers in their hands with some haste and confusion. Glances were sent back at the judges, who sate motionless, wrapped in the impenetrable mystery of their functions. A secret sign, however, soon caused the armed attendants of the place to lead Antonio and his companion from the room.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.