Monte-Cristo's Daughter, Edmund Flagg

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by Edmund Flagg · 1815–1890

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"Monte-Cristo's Daughter" by Edmund Flagg is a sequel to Alexandre Dumas' classic "The Count of Monte-Cristo," and it is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Zuleika, the daughter of the iconic Count of Monte-Cristo, as she navigates her own tumultuous romantic life. The plot intricately weaves themes of love, mistaken identity, and adventure, positioning Zuleika and her suitor, Viscount Giovanni Massetti, at the heart of unfolding complications that include abduction and societal expectations. The opening of the narrative sets the stage in Rome, where the Count of Monte-Cristo resides with his family while ensuring Zuleika's education at a convent school. Here, Zuleika attracts the attention of Massetti, leading to a passionate albeit clandestine romance filled with youthful fervor and forbidden encounters. As tension arises from their secretive meetings and the looming presence of societal pressures, the stage is established for their love story, intertwined with other characters such as the enigmatic prima donna Louise d'Armilly and the dangerous allure of adventure in a city rich with history and intrigue.

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Read time
386 min
Words
85,018
Chapters
36
Paragraphs
1,931
Price
Free
  • Dantès, Edmond (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
  • Domestic fiction
  • Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
  • France -- Fiction
Monte-Cristo's Daughter

After several further attempts to dissuade the Viscount from the rash venture he had decided upon making, all of which were vain, Esperance resolved that his impetuous friend should not go alone that night in quest of the fascinating Annunziata.

Tras varios intentos más por disuadir al Vizconde de la temeraria empresa que había decidido llevar a cabo, todos ellos vanos, Esperance resolvió que su impetuoso amigo no debería ir solo esa noche en busca de la fascinante Annunziata.

He would follow him unseen and endeavor to protect him should the necessity arise.

Él lo seguiría sin ser visto y se esforzaría por protegerlo si surgiera la necesidad.

He knew the Viscount's nature too thoroughly to propose accompanying him, as such a proposition would undoubtedly be received with scorn, if not as an absolute insult.

Conocía demasiado bien el carácter del Vizconde como para proponerle acompañarlo, ya que tal proposición sería recibida sin duda con desprecio, si no como un insulto absoluto.

He would, however, keep track of him and, if all went well, Massetti would be none the wiser.

Sin embargo, lo mantendría a la vista y, si todo salía bien, Massetti no se daría cuenta de nada.

If, on the contrary, his aid should be needed, he could come forward and give it.

Si, por el contrario, se necesitaba su ayuda, él podría presentarse y prestarla.

In that event, gratitude on the Viscount's part would prevent him from demanding an explanation of his presence.

En ese caso, la gratitud del Vizconde le impediría exigir una explicación sobre su presencia.

Meanwhile the young men had continued their stroll and had passed from the Piazza del Popolo to the Corso.

Mientras tanto, los jóvenes habían continuado su paseo y habían pasado de la Piazza del Popolo al Corso.

Giovanni was taciturn and moody.

Giovanni estaba taciturno y de mal humor.

He looked straight ahead, failing to notice the gayly attired beauties thronging that great thoroughfare, who at ordinary times would have engrossed his attention.

Miraba directamente hacia adelante, sin notar a las hermosas mujeres, elegantemente vestidas, que llenaban esa gran vía, las cuales en tiempos ordinarios habrían captado toda su atención.

Not so with Esperance; he admired the vivacious ladies on the sidewalk or in their handsome carriages drawn by spirited horses.

No así con Esperance; él admiraba a las vivaces damas en la acera o en sus hermosos carruajes tirados por caballos vigorosos.

Now and then he recognized an acquaintance among them and bowed, but Giovanni recognized no one.

De vez en cuando reconocía a un conocido entre ellas y se inclinaba, pero Giovanni no reconocía a nadie.

He seemed plunged in a reverie that nothing could break.

Parecía sumido en una rêverie que nada podía romper.

Scarcely did he reply to Esperance's occasional remarks, and when he did so it was with the air of a man whose thoughts are far away.

Apenas respondía a los comentarios ocasionales de Esperance, y cuando lo hacía, era con el aire de un hombre cuyos pensamientos están muy lejos.

About the author

Edmund Flagg1815–1890

Edmund Flagg was an American writer, lawyer, and diplomat born around 1815 and died in 1890.

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Original language
English
Translation
Spanish, machine translation
Source text
Project Gutenberg #23184
Licence
Public domain worldwide

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