The Beggars Coin: Or Love In Italy (1845)

The Beggars Coin: Or Love In Italy is a novel written by J. Richard Beste and published in 1845. The story is set in Italy and follows the lives of two young lovers, Carlo and Bianca. Carlo is a poor artist who falls in love with Bianca, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Despite their different social backgrounds, the two are deeply in love and plan to marry. However, their plans are disrupted when Carlo is accused of stealing a valuable coin from Bianca's father. The novel follows Carlo's journey to clear his name and prove his innocence, while also exploring themes of love, class, and justice. Along the way, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including beggars, artists, and aristocrats, who all play a role in the unfolding drama. The Beggars Coin: Or Love In Italy is a classic tale of romance and intrigue set against the backdrop of 19th century Italy.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.