Veranilda

Veranilda is a historical novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1904. The story is set in Italy during the Gothic Wars of the 6th century, when the Byzantine Empire was struggling to maintain its control over the Italian peninsula. The novel follows the adventures of a young Byzantine nobleman named Basil, who is sent to Italy on a secret mission by the Emperor Justinian. Basil falls in love with a beautiful Gothic princess named Veranilda, and the two of them become embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the Byzantine occupation. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including barbarian warriors, scheming courtiers, and treacherous spies. Veranilda is a gripping tale of love, war, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a fascinating period in European history.I guessed as much. The suspicion came to me at a certain moment this morning -- a mere grain, which ever since has been growing tanquam favus. I am not wont to consider myself as of much use, but is it not just possible that, in this case, your humble kinsman might serve you?'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.