A young aristocrat who defies his grandmother to marry Luisa. Forced to seek employment in Turin, he returns home briefly and later volunteers for the Second Italian War of Independence against the Austrians. Despite Luisa's initial coldness, he remains convinced of her enduring love, reuniting with her at Lake Maggiore and impregnating her before risking his life in battle.
Central romantic bond driving the narrative.
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