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The Promised Walruses

IP Identity

Original Title

The Betrothed

Author*

Alessandro Tricheconi

Pages
Format

750 pages

IP Origin

Italy

Publication status

Published

Publication date

November 1, 1827

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1,000,000 and beyond

State rights

Free

Auction deadline
Option Expiration

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Publisher Series

The Merry Pinnipeds

Publisher

The Walrus Agency

Publishing Group

Trichechus Group

IP Provider

The Walrus Agency

IP Provider Contact

Wally The Walrus

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Logline

Two young walruses from Lombardy want to get married, but they must face a powerful antagonist who hates pinnipeds and a society engulfed by famine and plague.

Short synopsis

Set in 17th-century Lombardy , I Promessi Trichechi tells the love odyssey of Renzo Trichechino (20 years old, impulsive) and Lucia Trichechella (19 years old, resilient) , two young walruses who dream of a future together.
Their marriage is thwarted by Don Pinguino , an overbearing aristocrat convinced he can bend the lives of others to his will.

Forced to flee the village on the shores of Lake Como , the protagonists take different paths: Renzo, overwhelmed by his impetuous nature, finds himself caught up in the popular revolts of Milan, while Lucia faces the fear of exile with faith and silent courage.

Around them move key secondary figures: religious people who embody charity like Fra' Narvalo , corrupt nobles like the Indescribable and common people struggling with daily misery.

When the plague in Milan devastates the region, fate seems to overwhelm all hope: disease and death strike indiscriminately, exposing the fragility and grandeur of the pinniped soul. It is in this apocalyptic scenario that Renzo and Lucia, separately, find the strength to persevere: he learns the value of prudence and moderation, she demonstrates that silent resilience can change destinies.

After years of hardship, mourning and wandering, the two finally manage to celebrate their walrus wedding: a long-awaited happy ending , a symbol of the victory of love over arrogance and disorder.

Framing

Database

Literature

Novels, short stories, poems, essays.

Typology

Fiction Novel

A novel of pure narrative invention.

Wild Orcas

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Label used to identify IPs coming from alternative circuits.

TYPE

Main Genre

Historical

Set in the past with historical accuracy.

Subgenre 1

Romance

Stories that focus on romantic relationships.

Subgenre 2

Drama

Emotional, realistic, character-driven stories.

CLASSIFICATION

True Story

Hybrid

Combine real and imaginary elements.

Choral History

Yes

The narrative is carried forward by several main characters.

Storyline

Hybrid

Combination of main line and interwoven subplots.

Seriality

Standalone

A story that concludes in a single work or episode.

POV

Third-Person Omniscient

External voice with knowledge of multiple events and interiorities.

FINAL

Closed

The plot concludes clearly, without any room for ambiguity.

NARRATIVE TROPES
Action & Adventure

The Everyman-turned-hero

Ordinary protagonist who becomes a hero out of necessity.

Children

Dealing with adversity

Learning to manage difficulties and obstacles.

Comedy

Fish Out of Water

A character out of context who generates comical situations.

Contemporary Fiction

Conflict Comes From Interpersonal Relationships

Major conflicts arise from tensions between people.

Fantasy

The hero's journey

Classic narrative structure with stages of formation and transformation.

Historical Fiction

Combining Real And Fictional Events

Interweaving of real historical events and fictional elements.

Horror

Humans Can Be Evil

Horror comes from people, not from external entities.

Literary

Cultural Critique

Explicit or implicit criticism of the dominant society or culture.

Mystery

Righting Past Wrongs

Repair mistakes or injustices of the past.

Romance

Forbidden Love

Relationship hindered by social norms or contexts.

Science Fiction

The Questionable Utopia

A seemingly perfect society that hides deception or oppression.

Thriller & Suspense

Time Is Running Out

Urgency or countdown that amplifies narrative tension.

Young Adult

Rebellion Against Authority

Opposition to adult figures or institutions.

NARRATIVE ELEMENTS

Narrative theme

Justice and morality

Ethical issues and the struggle between justice and injustice.

Emotional Target

Uplifting / Edifying

It conveys moral or educational teaching.

Tone of voice

Didactic

Explicitly educational or moralizing tone.

Language

Realistic

Language that adheres to reality and common speech, without stylizations.

Narrative Pacing

Measured

Balanced pace between slow moments and accelerations.

Concept

High Concept

A story built around a strong, recognizable idea, often centered on plot or genre.

Story Drive

Arena Driven

The arena plays a decisive role in history, guiding its developments and dynamics.

Audiovisual References

Narrative comparisons related to plot structure.

Italian Films

There's Still Tomorrow

A journey of redemption against an oppressive power; an echo of the moral and social conflict that thwarts Manzoni's lovers.

Foreign Films

Pan's Labyrinth

Innocence and moral faith contrasted with a violent regime; an "oppressor vs. conscience" structure close to the ethical core of the plot.

Italian Series

Bandits

A popular historical setting, abusive local power, escapes and moral conversions; rhymes with the social pressure on Renzo/Lucia.

Foreign Series

An oppressive system and collective responsibility; a thematic parallel to structural injustice and the social "plague."

Match the IP's protagonist with well-known main characters from audiovisual works.

Italian Films

Leopardi, the Poet

Idealistic and vulnerable figures facing the world; akin to the tenacious innocence of Renzo/Lucia and to fathers/mentors.

Foreign Films

A young couple persecuted, a love that endures through trials and external forces; a clear resonance with the spouses.

Italian Series

My Brilliant Friend

Growing up in a closed community, social stratification, an empathetic perspective on relationships: a “chorality” similar to the novel.

Foreign Series

Moral integrity, piety, and guilt in a close-knit community; attention to character and ethical conscience (Father Cristoforo vs. community).

Titles that visually inspire the tone and aesthetic of the IP.

Italian Films

The Girl by the Lake

Lakeside North, mist, wood, and stone; a suspended atmosphere evocative of the Como branch of Lake Como.

Foreign Films

Natural light, candles, costumes, and compositional rigor: an elegant and intimate period look for the “historical romance” side.

Italian Series

Inspector Ricciardi

Historical rendering, dark palette and empathy of pain: a mood suited to the chapters of plague/oppression.

Foreign Series

Forests, fogs, deep blue-greens, a sense of inevitability: visual texture for the “climate of plague” and superstition.

Protagonist | Identity & Positioning

Protagonist Genre

Bad

The protagonist identifies himself as a man.

Protagonist Age

18-25

Young Adult.

Morality Protagonist

Hero

Positive figure, often a moral guide or symbol of justice.

Protagonist Arc

Positive Change Arc

Evolution towards awareness and maturity.

Protagonist Archetypes

The Innocent

Candor, idealism, desire for purity.

Protagonist | Motivations & Conflicts

Drive

Love

Love for someone that becomes the driving force behind every decision.

Fatal Flaw

Naivety

A naivety that makes one vulnerable to deception.

Goal

Restoration

Restore a lost order or a previous situation.

Inner Desire

Security

Feeling safe after periods of instability.

Stake

Faith

Faith in something or someone that could be destroyed.

Relevant Characters

Number of Relevant Characters

10

Approximate number of narratively significant supporting characters.

Age of Relevant Characters

40-60

Adult.

Composition of relevant characters

Community

The relevant characters constitute a social environment or extended group.

Relevant Character Archetypes

Mentor

A wise guide who offers advice or tools for the protagonist's growth.

Antagonist Type

Corrupt authority

Institution or figure of power who abuses his or her role.

Antagonistic motivation

Love / Obsession

Motivated by deviant or possessive passions.

Setting of Place

Realism Location

Realistic

Setting based on real-world locations.

Location Number

Multiple

The story unfolds in different and separate settings.

Mobility Location

Fixed

The setting is essential: the story loses meaning if transposed elsewhere.

climate setting

Mediterranean

Mild, with strong seasonal variations.

Geographical Extension

National

Setting developed in multiple locations within a single nation.

Geographic location

Lombardy,
Milan,
Monza,
Lake Como,

Geographical or environmental context of the story.

Iconic locations

Branch of the lake,
Convent,
Lombard courts,
Milan in times of plague

Key locations or visual situations that characterize the work's imagery.

Temporal Setting

Timeline

Real-World

Setting consistent with the historical and temporal reality of our world.

Temporal Construction

Single Timeline

The narrative unfolds along a single timeline.

Time Frame

Multi-year

Events spread over several consecutive years or with large time gaps.

Temporal structure

Linear

The story progresses chronologically and continuously.

Seasonality

Not relevant

Seasons or holidays are not narratively relevant.

Historical Period

17th century

Specific period or era in which the IP is set.

Target | Profile

Target age

Teen,
Tweens,
Young Adult,
Middle Adult

Age group to which the work is primarily aimed.

Recommended Age Rating

G

It defines the suitability range of content based on the age and sensitivity of the audience.

Target Genre

Genderless

No specific genus identified.

Target Income

Not relevant

Income does not affect use.

Target Education

Middle school

Expected or ideal educational level of the audience.

Target | Interests

Performing Arts & Live Storytelling

Oral Storytelling & Live Narration

Oral storytelling, live reading.

Pop Culture & Entertainment

Podcasts & Audio Storytelling

Consumers of audio narratives.

Immersive Narrations

Historical & Epic Fiction

Historical reconstructions and large-scale narratives.

Reflection & Thought

Narrative Non-Fiction & Popular Science

Popular nonfiction with a narrative structure.

Emotional and Relational Stories

Human Drama & Relationships

Family relationships, friendships, emotional bonds.

Tension & Mystery

Thriller & Suspense Enthusiasts

High narrative tension, fast pace.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Previous options

Presence Previous Options

Yes

The IP has already had at least one option previously.

Number of Previous Options

10

How many times has the IP been optioned in the past.

Dates Previous Options

1908, 1913, 1922, 1941,
1964, 1967, 1989, 1990, 2004

Start or expiration dates of any previous options.

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