Juana

Juana explores themes of love, sacrifice, and social struggle against the backdrop of war and societal expectations. The story follows a young woman, Juana di Mancini, the daughter of a courtesan lineage, who is raised in a virtuous merchant household to escape a troubled heritage. Set during the turbulent military conquest of Tarragona, the narrative introduces a soldier captivated by Juana’s innocence and beauty. Their complex relationship unfolds amid the chaos of war and political intrigue, highlighting the conflict between personal desire and social duty. Juana’s mother’s past as a courtesan casts a long shadow, complicating Juana’s path toward respectability. The novel vividly contrasts her purity with the harsh realities of her family’s history and the ambitions of those around her. Themes of virtue and vice intertwine as Juana navigates love, deception, and loyalty. Ultimately, the story offers a poignant examination of a woman’s struggle to reconcile her inherited legacy with her own aspirations within a changing world.

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Дата на излизане

Е-книга: 1 ноември 2025 г.