The Revolution of the Moon

The Revolution of the Moon

From the author of the Inspector Montalbano series comes the remarkable account of an exceptional woman who rises to power in 17th century Sicily and brings about sweeping changes that threaten the iron-fisted patriarchy, before being cast out in a coup after only 27 days.Â

Sicily, April 16 1677. From his deathbed, Charles III's viceroy, Anielo de GuzmÃ¡n y Carafa, marquis of Castle Rodrigo, names his wife, DoÃ±a Eleonora, as his successor. Eleonora de Moura is a highly intelligent and capable woman who immediately applies her political acumen to heal the scarred soul of Palermo, a city afflicted by poverty, misery, and the frequent uprisings they entail.

The Marquise implements measures that include lowering the price of bread, reducing taxes for large families, re-opening women's care facilities, and establishing stipends for young couples wishing to marryâ€”all measures that were considered seditious by the conservative city fathers and by the Church. The machinations of powerful men soon result in DoÃ±a Eleonora, whom the Church sees as a dangerous revolutionary, being recalled to Spain. Her rule lasted 27 daysâ€”one cycle of the moon.

Based on a true story, Camilleri's gripping and richly imagined novel tells the story of a woman whose courage and political vision is tested at every step by misogyny and reactionary conservatism.
Country USA
Brand Europa Editions
Manufacturer Europa Editions
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2017-04-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781609453916

Country	USA
Brand	Europa Editions
Manufacturer	Europa Editions
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2017-04-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781609453916

The Revolution of the Moon

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