Saint Cecilia of the Court (1905)

""Saint Cecilia of the Court"" is a novel written by Isabella Rosa Hess and published in 1905. The book tells the story of Cecilia, a young woman who lives in the court of a medieval king. Despite her privileged position, Cecilia is deeply unhappy and longs for a more meaningful existence. She discovers solace in her love for music and becomes a skilled musician, eventually catching the attention of the king himself. However, Cecilia's newfound success is threatened by jealousy and intrigue in the court, and she must navigate dangerous political waters to protect herself and her art. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the power of music to transcend social barriers.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.