Valperga Volume 2 (of 3)
or, The life and adventures of Castruccio, prince of Lucca
by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
"Valperga Volume 2 (of 3)" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a historical novel published in 1823. Set during the wars between Guelphs and Ghibellines in fourteenth-century Italy, the story follows the real historical figure Castruccio Castracani, a despot who conquers territories including Florence. His ambitions threaten the fortress of Valperga, ruled by Countess Euthanasia, the woman he loves. She must choose between her devotion to him and her commitment to political liberty. Through medieval history, Shelley explores themes of imperialism, republicanism, and moral principle.
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