Love-at-Arms by Rafael Sabatini

Name: Love-at-Arms
Author: Rafael Sabatini

The novel is set in the 16th century, during the Italian Wars. It follows the adventures of the young Italian nobleman, Andrea de' Ridolfi, as he joins the army of the Republic of Venice and embarks on a quest for glory and love. Andrea is a brave and loyal soldier, but his ambition and pride often lead him into trouble. He is determined to win the heart of the beautiful and mysterious Isotta, but she is promised to another. As Andrea fights his way through the battles of the Italian Wars, he must also battle his own inner demons and find a way to win Isotta's love. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of romance, intrigue, and danger. It is a classic of historical fiction, and a timeless tale of love and courage.

By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1907 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 25 chapters · 85,939 words

First lines

-"Le donne, i cavalier', l'arme, gli amori, Le cortesie, l'audace imprese io canto." -ARIOSTO

From the valley, borne aloft on the wings of the evening breeze, rose faintly the tolling of an Angelus bell, and in a goat-herd's hut on the heights above stood six men with heads uncovered and bowed, obeying its summons to evening prayer. A brass lamp, equipped with three beaks, swung from the grimy ceiling, and, with more smoke than flame, shed an indifferent light, and yet a more indifferent smell, throughout the darkening hovel. But it sufficed at least to reveal in the accoutrements and trappings of that company a richness that was the more striking by contrast with the surrounding squalor.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Rafael Sabatini
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
Length: 85,939 words
Structure: 25 chapters, 2,910 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book, 'Love-at-Arms', implies a romantic story, and the plot follows the love story between two characters.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of a soldier, making it a historical fiction novel.
Adventure — The book follows the adventures of a soldier, making it an adventure novel.
Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as the presence of magical creatures and supernatural events.