Told By The Death's Head

""Told By The Death's Head: A Romantic Tale"" is a novel written by Maurus Jokai and first published in 1908. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of a young Hungarian nobleman named Ferencz Vizy. Ferencz falls in love with a beautiful gypsy girl named Ilka, but their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses. In an effort to prove himself worthy of Ilka's love, Ferencz embarks on a dangerous mission to retrieve a valuable treasure that was stolen from his family. Along the way, he encounters a mysterious death's head, which recounts the tragic story of a cursed diamond that has brought misfortune to all who possess it. As Ferencz continues on his quest, he faces numerous obstacles and challenges, including betrayal and treachery from those closest to him. However, with the help of Ilka and the guidance of the death's head, he is able to overcome these obstacles and fulfill his mission. ""Told By The Death's Head"" is a captivating tale of love, adventure, and mystery that explores themes of social class, loyalty, and the consequences of greed. Jokai's vivid descriptions of 18th-century Hungary and his skillful storytelling make this novel a timeless classic.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.