The Betrothed |2|

In the second volume of Alessandro Manzoni’s The Betrothed, the devastating storm of the plague and war sweeps across Lombardy, putting the destiny of the characters to a severe test. Despite tragic trials, painful separations, and the violence of events, unshakeable faith and hope guide Renzo and Lucia through adversity toward their long-awaited reunion, in a profound fresco of human and spiritual redemption.