{"product_id":"romola-9781513205564","title":"Romola","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRomola is a brilliant young woman who unknowingly falls in love with a handsome stranger whose true nature is fueled by greed, status and ego.\u003c\/b\u003e Over the course of the novel, she uncovers his many transgressions and secret dealings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA handsome stranger called Tito Melema arrives in Florence and is immediately smitten by Romola-the daughter of a local scholar. The two eventually marry as Tito gains access to various social circles. He becomes an influential figure who's eager to gain more status and approval. His selfish desires come at the detriment of his loved ones including Romola and his adoptive father. As Florence erupts into political warfare, Tito's need for self-preservation comes at an unexpected cost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomola\u003c\/i\u003e is a period drama that was originally released from 1862-1863 as a fourteen-part series in \u003ci\u003eCornhill Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. The scope of Eliot's storytelling incorporates critical historical events alongside a fictional family conflict. It's a complex story that pushes the limits of compassion and understanding during a dire circumstance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eRomola\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEliot, George:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Eliot (1819-1880)\u003c\/b\u003e, born Mary Ann Evans, was an English writer best known for her poetry and novels. She grew up in a conservative environment where she received a Christian education. An avid reader, Eliot expanded her horizons on religion, science and free thinkers. Her earliest writings included an anonymous English translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Life of Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e in 1846 before embracing a career as a fiction writer. Some of her most notable works include \u003ci\u003eAdam Bede\u003c\/i\u003e (1859), \u003ci\u003eThe Mill on the Floss\u003c\/i\u003e(1860) and \u003ci\u003eSilas Marner\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929852154130,"sku":"9781513205564","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cb144142-f9a3-4e77-b0b6-c0063bcef5aa.jpg?v=1739054073","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/romola-9781513205564","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}