# La Duchesse De Palliano

By Stendhal.

"La Duchesse De Palliano" by Stendhal is a story published in 1838. Set in Renaissance Rome during 1559-1561, it recounts the tragic fall of the powerful Carafa family under Pope Paul IV. When the Duke of Paliano's beautiful wife is falsely accused of an affair with a devoted admirer, family honor demands a brutal response. Based on actual historical events, this dark chronicle explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and revenge within the corrupt circles of papal power. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: French
- Subjects: Love stories; Italy -- Fiction

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