The Black Robe

The Black Robe is a historical novel written by Wilkie Collins. The story takes place in the 17th century and follows the journey of Father Paul Sarpi, an Italian Jesuit priest who is sent on a dangerous mission to England to smuggle out a secret document that could change the course of history.Father Sarpi is a man of great intelligence and courage, but he is also haunted by a dark past that threatens to derail his mission. As he travels through England, he meets a cast of characters, including spies, traitors, and even a beautiful woman who captures his heart.The novel is a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense, as Father Sarpi navigates the treacherous political landscape of England, risking his life to protect the document and fulfill his duty to the church. Along the way, he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices that will determine the fate of the document and his own future.Collins' writing is masterful, drawing readers into the story with vivid descriptions and complex characters. The Black Robe is a timeless classic that explores themes of loyalty, faith, and the human condition, and is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or suspenseful storytelling.It may be that women have no positive appreciation of what is beautiful in form and color--or it may be that they have no opinions of their own when the laws of fashion have spoken. This at least is certain, that not one of them in a thousand sees anything objectionable in the gloomy and hideous evening costume of a gentleman in the nineteenth century. A handsome man is, to their eyes, more seductive than ever in the contemptible black coat and the stiff white cravat.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.