This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1861 Excerpt: ...eyes upon her, and aware, so it seemed, of her aggressive intentions, burst from her with a sweeping bow, and an impatient frown--and, without formal good night to Rosamond or Mr. Shepherd, and almost to the overthrow of Nelkson, who chanced (as frequently happened) to be on the staircase--was gone;--gone, with the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1861 Excerpt: ...eyes upon her, and aware, so it seemed, of her aggressive intentions, burst from her with a sweeping bow, and an impatient frown--and, without formal good night to Rosamond or Mr. Shepherd, and almost to the overthrow of Nelkson, who chanced (as frequently happened) to be on the staircase--was gone;--gone, with the tale of the Jesuit and the poisons--untold;--gone, before the three persons left behind could look at each other--two of them more amazed than edified by his impetuosity. "Your new friend seems a rather violent person, my dear," said Miss Grace; with a swan-like toss of her neck, and a recovery from the same, as though she would eat her own bouquet--" Lady Marcia has again and again remarked, that she never met an Italian with any conversation: and your Count Roccabella seems to add to his accomplishments in that respect, a want of manner which.. perhaps" (coiling herself up and down for a death-blow) "papa would say is republican." "He is, at all events," said Mr. Shepherd, who seemed to take pleasure in contradicting Miss Grace, "the handsomest man I ever saw.--The Roccabellas have been always known, throughout Lombardy, for their beauty as a family." "You see, my dear," whispered Miss Bessell, edging herself close to Rosamond; "it is who but we can judge! You don't think Count Boccabella handsome, I am sure. Lady Marcia detests that style of man--but see, whenever we can bring in a word about our Italian travels, any occasion of laying down the law is never lost!--I would not live next door to Mr. Shepherd, my dear, for any bribe." "Why"--replied our heroine, with a quiet and ambiguous smile, --" the next house is a better one than this..".. "But"...
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Add this copy of Roccabella, By Paul Bell to cart. $61.07, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Palala Press.
