The Yellow Mask

Set in Pisa, the story revolves around Father Rocco, a jealous priest who schemes to ruin Count Fabio D'Ascoli and his relationship with the young lover, Nanina, in order to seize the D'Ascoli fortune. His manipulations lead to tragedy when his niece Maddalena dies in childbirth, prompting the appearance of a mysterious figure in a yellow mask that torments the grieving widower. Beyond its gripping narrative, the novel critiques marriage and the morality of the Catholic Church, blending Gothic horror with psychological intrigue, appealing to both Victorian fiction enthusiasts and new readers.