Diamond Cut Diamond: A Story Of Tuscan Life (1874)

""Diamond Cut Diamond: A Story of Tuscan Life"" is a novel written by Thomas Adolphus Trollope and published in 1874. The book is set in Tuscany, Italy, and follows the lives of two brothers, Carlo and Luigi, who are very different in temperament and ambition. Carlo is a hardworking and honest man who is content with his modest life as a farmer, while Luigi is a cunning and manipulative businessman who will stop at nothing to achieve success and wealth. As the story unfolds, the brothers become embroiled in a bitter feud over their inheritance and the future of their family's land. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and headstrong woman named Bianca, who becomes the object of both brothers' affections. Trollope's novel offers a vivid portrayal of Tuscan life in the mid-19th century, exploring themes of family, love, greed, and betrayal. Through the characters of Carlo and Luigi, he presents a nuanced and complex examination of the human psyche, showing how even the most virtuous individuals can be driven to desperate measures when pushed to their limits. Overall, ""Diamond Cut Diamond"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.