Ethel Lilian Voynich
Ethel Lilian Voynich was a British novelist and musician, most famous for her novel 'The Gadfly', published in 1897. The book became very popular in Russia and was translated into many languages. Voynich was also known for her work as a translator and for her involvement in various political movements, including the struggle for Italian unification. She was married to Wilfrid Michael Voynich, a revolutionary and antiquarian, who is known for acquiring the Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex whose language has not been deciphered.
Books
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1. The Gadfly
The novel centers around a young British man who, disillusioned by the corruption and moral hypocrisy he witnesses within the Catholic Church, becomes a radical revolutionary in 19th-century Italy. As he engages in the struggle for Italian unification and independence from Austrian domination, he adopts the moniker "The Gadfly" and becomes notorious for his incisive and biting critiques against the establishment. His personal quest for justice and freedom is complicated by a tangled web of relationships, betrayals, and a haunting secret from his past that profoundly impacts his life and the lives of those around him. The story is a blend of adventure, political intrigue, and personal turmoil, set against the backdrop of historical events.
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