The Foster Lover by Rafael Sabatini
The Foster Lover is a historical novel by Rafael Sabatini, set in the late 16th century. It tells the story of a young man, Philip de Montemar, who is sent to the court of King Philip II of Spain to serve as a page. Philip is a passionate and idealistic young man, and he quickly falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious Lady Beatriz de Montemar, who is also a member of the court. Philip soon discovers that Beatriz is actually his long-lost foster sister, and that she is being held captive by the King in order to force her to marry a powerful nobleman. Philip is determined to rescue Beatriz and win her love, but he must first overcome the obstacles of court intrigue, political machinations, and the machinations of Beatriz's jealous suitor. The Foster Lover is a thrilling and romantic tale of love, loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity. It is a classic story of star-crossed lovers, and a timeless tale of the power of love to overcome all obstacles.
By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1910 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 4,575 words
First lines
Up the hill from Horsebridge, dust-clogged in every pore, jaded and saddle-worn, I urged my weary nag--the second that I had spent since leaving London at daybreak on my traitor's errand. On the hill's crest I drew rein, as much out of instinct and sheer habit as out of mercy for the poor beast that bore me.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Rafael Sabatini
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 4,575 words
- Structure: 1 section, 153 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Foster Lover is set in the late 18th century and follows the story of a young man who is forced to flee his home and seek refuge in a foreign country. This setting and plot make it a classic example of historical fiction.
- Romance — The Foster Lover follows the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman he meets in his travels. This romantic plotline makes it a classic example of a romance novel.
- Adventure — The Foster Lover follows the story of a young man who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. This adventurous plotline makes it a classic example of an adventure novel.
- Mystery — The Foster Lover follows the story of a young man who is trying to uncover the truth about his past. This mysterious plotline makes it a classic example of a mystery novel.
Tags
historical fiction · romance · adventure · betrayal · loyalty · sword fighting · 18th century · naval battles · love triangle · secrets · passion · heroism