The Cardinal's snuff-box

Set in a sunlit Italian villa, The Cardinal's Snuff-Box is a witty romantic comedy of manners filled with intrigue, mistaken impressions, and quiet heartache. When a young Englishman becomes entangled with a beautiful Italian princess and a mysterious cardinal's keepsake, every conversation sparkles with double meaning and every gesture seems to carry a secret. Henry Harland's prose is elegant, playful, and gently ironic, capturing the beauty of an older Italy while exploring the timeless comedy of love and pride. This edition presents the complete, unabridged original text exactly as it first appeared, accompanied by a new introduction and reader's notes that illuminate the novel's historical and literary context. Whether you are discovering Harland for the first time or returning to an old favorite, this volume offers a faithful and inviting reading experience. Part of The Founding Texts Library.