The Pearl of Lima

The Pearl of Lima, written by Jules Verne in 1851, is a romantic novella set in colonial Peru. The story follows Doña Amasia, a young Peruvian noblewoman, and her love for Paul Landon, a French artist, against the backdrop of cultural and racial divisions. Their love challenges societal norms, revealing Verne’s early exploration of social issues and cultural clashes. This lesser-known work highlights Verne’s interest in exotic settings, romance, and the complexities of cross-cultural relationships.

                                        Contents
Chapter I         The Plaza-Mayor                                               05
Chapter II        Evening in the Streets of Lima                        13
Chapter III       The Jew Every Where A Jew                            22
Chapter IV       A Spanish Grandee                                           29
Chapter V        The Hatred of the Indians                                38
Chapter VI       The Betrothal                                                    45
Chapter VII      All Interests At Stake                                       54
Chapter VIII     Conquerors and Conquered                           64
Chapter IX       The Cataracts of the Madeira                          71