St Martin's Summer

Name: St Martin's Summer
Author: Rafael Sabatini

St. Martin's Summer is a historical novel by Rafael Sabatini, first published in 1929. Set in the late 16th century, the novel follows the adventures of a young Italian nobleman, Fabrizio di Lagonero, as he embarks on a quest to find his true love, the beautiful and mysterious Isabella. Fabrizio is a passionate and idealistic young man, determined to find Isabella and win her heart. He travels across Italy, encountering a variety of characters and adventures along the way. He meets a variety of people, from a mysterious gypsy woman to a powerful duke, and learns about the politics and culture of the time. He also discovers the secrets of Isabella's past, and learns that she is not who she appears to be. As Fabrizio's journey progresses, he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous political struggle between two powerful families. He must use his wits and courage to survive and ultimately find Isabella. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of love and loyalty, and learns to accept the consequences of his choices. St. Martin's Summer is a thrilling and romantic adventure story, full of intrigue and suspense. It is a timeless classic that will captivate readers of all ages.

By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1921 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 24 chapters · 88,770 words

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My Lord of Tressan, His Majesty's Seneschal of Dauphiny, sat at his ease, his purple doublet all undone, to yield greater freedom to his vast bulk, a yellow silken undergarment visible through the gap, as is visible the flesh of some fruit that, swollen with over-ripeness, has burst its skin.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Rafael Sabatini
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Historical Drama
Length: 88,770 words
Structure: 24 chapters, 3,036 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 17th century and follows the story of a young man's journey to adulthood in a time of war and political upheaval.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, encountering a variety of characters and situations along the way.
Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a woman he meets on his journey, and the story follows their relationship as they face the challenges of war and politics.
Historical Drama — The story is set in a time of war and political upheaval, and the characters must navigate their way through these tumultuous times.