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Heir to the Spanish aristocracy of the Bourbon kings in Sicily, Fabrizio Corbera is affected by the revolutions of his life time — a period known as the Risorgimento Italiano, or the foundation of the united Italy we know today.
Don Fabrizio observes his nephew Tancredi actively involved with the Republican cause, experiences the growth of the bourgeoisie, and seeks to understand the new reality to keep his privileges. His ideas are especially influenced by the quote: “everything has to change to remain just as it has always been”.
The story develops through the reflections of this former prince/nobleman who follows with disbelief the construction of a new republic, the impact of it in Sicily and the destiny of ancient powers like Nobility and the catholic Church.
