Colomba is a novel written by French author Prosper Merimee. The story is set in Corsica during the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Colomba. Colomba is the daughter of a former soldier who is now a wealthy landowner. She is a fiercely independent and strong-willed woman who is determined to avenge her family's honor. The novel begins with Colomba's brother, Orso, returning home after spending several years away in the military. He is accused of murder, but Colomba is convinced of his innocence and sets out to clear his name. She is aided in her quest by a young lawyer named Brandolaccio, who is also determined to uncover the truth. As Colomba and Brandolaccio investigate the murder, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that goes deeper than they ever imagined. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including bandits, smugglers, and corrupt officials. Colomba is a thrilling tale of love, revenge, and justice set against the rugged landscape of Corsica. Merimee's vivid descriptions of the island and its people bring the story to life and make it a timeless classic of French literature.Now that every one is asleep--the beautiful Colomba, the colonel, and his daughter--I will seize the opportunity to acquaint my reader with certain details of which he must not be ignorant, if he desires to follow the further course of this veracious history.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.