Giovanni Sbogarro V1: A Venetian Tale (1820) is a novel by French author Charles Nodier. The story is set in Venice during the 18th century and follows the life of Giovanni Sbogarro, a young Venetian nobleman who is forced to flee his home after a duel with a rival. He finds refuge in the home of a wealthy merchant, where he falls in love with the merchant's daughter, Angela. However, their love is threatened by the machinations of Sbogarro's enemies,...