In Destiny's Clutch
The novel follows the story of a young Italian nobleman, Count Andrea di Mola, who is forced to flee his home in Italy after being falsely accused of a crime. He finds himself in England, where he meets a beautiful woman, Lady Mary, who is also on the run from her own past. The two of them form a bond and eventually fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by the secrets of their pasts. As they struggle to keep their secrets hidden, they must also face the dangers of a world that is hostile to their love. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of romance, danger, and suspense. It is a classic of the romance genre, and a must-read for fans of Sabatini's work.
By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1921 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 6 chapters · 5,739 words
First lines
Ordinarily Dragut-Reis--who was dubbed by the Faithful "The Drawn Sword of Islam"--loved Christians as the fox loves geese. But in that fateful summer of 1550 his feelings toward them acquired a far deeper malignancy; they developed into a direct and personal hatred that for intensity was second only to the hatred which the Christians bore Dragut. The allied Christian forces under the direction of their emperor had smoked him out of his stronghold at Mehedia; they had seized that splendid city and were in the act of razing it to the ground as the neighboring Carthage had been razed of old.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Rafael Sabatini
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Action/Thriller
- Length: 5,739 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 196 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — In Destiny's Clutch is set in the late 18th century and follows the story of a young man's journey to reclaim his family's honor and fortune.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a thrilling adventure to reclaim his family's honor and fortune, encountering danger and excitement along the way.
- Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a beautiful woman, and their relationship is a major plot point in the story.
- Action/Thriller — The protagonist faces numerous obstacles and thrilling action sequences as he attempts to reclaim his family's honor and fortune.
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adventure · historical fiction · romance · swashbuckler · action · betrayal · loyalty · courage · sword fighting · intrigue · heroism · love