The dangerous inheritance : or, The mystery of the Tittani rubies by Forrester
"The Dangerous Inheritance: or, The Mystery of the Tittani Rubies" by Izola Forrester is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Carlota, a talented young singer under the tutelage of the renowned Maestro Jacobelli. It explores themes of talent, ambition, love, and the burdens of artistic inheritance, particularly how the legacy of her famous grandmother, Margherita Paoli, influences her path. The opening of the novel introduces us
to Carlota’s life in New York, her aspirations to become a celebrated singer, and the conflicting dynamics she has with those around her, including funding from the wealthy Ogden Ward and her mentor, Jacobelli. The beginning highlights Carlota's inner struggles as she grapples with her potential fame while being cautioned against romantic entanglements that could distract her from her artistic journey. Additionally, the narrative hints at a mysterious past related to the Tittani rubies, suggesting deeper secrets and challenges ahead for Carlota as she seeks to balance her artistic ambition with personal desires and familial legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Forrester, Izola L. (Izola Louise), 1878-1944 |
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| Title | The dangerous inheritance : or, The mystery of the Tittani rubies |
| Original Publication | Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1920. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | David E. Brown, Andrew Butchers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Singers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jewelry -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75383 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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