Romola

Romola is a historical novel by George Eliot, published in 1863, set in Florence during the late 15th century.

It follows the story of Romola, the daughter of a blind scholar, and her tumultuous marriage to Tito Melema, a charming but morally corrupt Greek-Italian.

The novel delves into themes of integrity, betrayal, and the conflict between paganism and Christianity, set against the backdrop of political upheaval and the rise of Savonarola.