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  1. The Betrothed ( Italian: I promessi sposi Italian: [i proˈmessi ˈspɔːzi]) is an Italian historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, first published in 1827, in three volumes, and significantly revised and rewritten until the definitive version published between 1840 and 1842.

  2. A handsome young king. A perfect match…or is it? When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is shocked—and thrilled. After all, she’s grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king’s attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true.

    • Kiera Cass
  3. The Betrothed is a cornerstone of Italian culture, language, and literature. Published in its final form in 1842, The Betrothed has inspired generations of Italian readers and writers. Giuseppe Verdi composed his majestic Requiem Mass in honor of Manzoni.

    • Alessandro Manzoni, Michael F. Moore
  4. Oct 10, 2022 · Italy’s Great Historical Novel. Henry James decried the nineteenth century’s “loose baggy monsters,” but a new translation of Alessandro Manzoni’s “The Betrothed” demonstrates the genre’s power....

  5. The Betrothed (1825-1827), novel of Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni, greatly influenced fiction and served as the basis for several operas and films. Work of this famous poet generally ranks among the masterpieces of world literature.

  6. A vigorous portrayal of enduring passion, The Betrothed's exploration of love, power, and faith presents a whirling panorama of seventeenth-century Italian life and is one of...

  7. The Betrothed. Kiera Cass. HarperCollins Publishers, 2021 - Young Adult Fiction - 336 pages. The instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the bestselling author of the Selection series! Kiera...

  8. May 5, 2020 · The instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the bestselling author of the Selection series! Kiera Cass is back with a glittering royal romance sure to captivate her legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike. A would-be queen. A handsome young king.

    • Kiera Cass
  9. Set in Lombardy during the Spanish occupation of the late 1620s, The Betrothed tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, prevented from marrying by the petty tyrant Don...

  10. Jun 1, 2021 · When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is shockedand thrilled. After all, she’s grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king’s attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true.

    • Kiera Cass