Publisher's Synopsis
""Picciola: The Prisoner of Fenestrella"" or ""Captivity Captive"" is a novel written by X. B. Saintine. The story revolves around a man named Count Charney, who is imprisoned in the Fenestrella fortress in Piedmont, Italy. While in captivity, he discovers a small plant growing in the courtyard, which he names Picciola. The Count becomes obsessed with the plant, and it becomes a symbol of hope and freedom for him. As the story progresses, the Count's relationship with Picciola deepens, and he begins to see the world in a different light. This novel explores themes of freedom, love, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. It is a timeless classic that has been praised for its beautiful prose and poignant message.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
