Our Own Set (Classic Reprint): A Novel: A Novel (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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In Rome, 1870, a society of aristocrats and international visitors comes to life in Our Own Set. This lush novel follows a circle of countesses, generals, and grandions as they navigate fault lines of class, power, and longing beneath glittering salons and the city’s historic streets. Displayed loyalties and quiet ambitions mingle with rumor and wit, painting a vivid portrait of a world on the edge of change.

The book offers a richly textured look at a foreign capital’s social scene, where gatherings, rivalries, and personal bonds shape the fate of its players. From opulent interiors to sunlit avenues, it pairs sharp social observation with intimate character moments.

- A detailed portrait of aristocratic life in Rome and Vienna’s influence on it
- Interwoven relationships among a cast of vivid, morally complex figures
- Lively dialogue and scenes of high society, mistaken glances, and discreet power plays
- A translator’s rendition that preserves the tone and texture of the original

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction that blends social satire with romance, intrigue, and a keen eye for manners.

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