Breccia: A Tale (1877)

Breccia: A Tale is a novel written by A.T. Home and first published in 1877. The story is set in Italy and follows the life of a young boy named Breccia who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by a wealthy family. The family provides him with an education and he grows up to become a successful businessman. However, Breccia's past comes back to haunt him when he discovers that his biological father was a criminal and that his adoptive family has been keeping secrets from him. As he struggles to come to terms with his identity and find his place in society, Breccia must also navigate the complex relationships between the wealthy and the working class in 19th century Italy. The novel is a fascinating exploration of class, identity, and the search for belonging, and is sure to captivate readers with its vivid characters and engaging plot.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.