Description
Born into privilege in nineteenth-century Italy, Ariadne’s life is shaped by beauty, longing, and the pull of old stories that refuse to stay buried. As her world intersects with a humble cobbler, a celebrated sculptor, and his gifted apprentice sculptress, romance and ambition collide in a Rome where art can be both sanctuary and trap. Weaving the classic myths of the Minotaur, the Labyrinth, and Dionysus into a vivid social drama, the novel explores desire, fate, and the cost of freedom when power and reputation are at stake. With Ouida’s signature flair for atmosphere and emotional intensity, this is a richly imagined tale of love’s risks and the labyrinthine paths people take to become who they truly are.
Available Editions
hardcover
Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Published Jul 25, 2007
364 pages
ISBN: 9780548261002
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First Published
1881
Language
eng
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