Don Sebastian : or, The house of the Braganza: An historical romance. vol. 3
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"Don Sebastian; or, The House of Braganza: An Historical Romance, Vol. 3" by Miss Anna Maria Porter is a historical romance novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows the exiled King Sebastian of Portugal, who is navigating his way through a tumultuous landscape filled with love, danger, and duty. The story intricately weaves themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the pursuit of noble ideals against the backdrop of historical conflicts
involving the Ottoman Empire and Persia. The opening portion of the novel introduces the tension of Sebastian's journey as he prepares to rescue Kara Aziek, the woman he loves, from the clutches of the Turkish Basha. Following a heartfelt farewell with his companion Tefza, the king embarks on a daring adventure that features a private caravan, nighttime encounters, and the emotional turmoil of lovers separated by circumstance. As he gathers resources and devises plans for his beloved's escape, he also grapples with the bitter realities of war and his own identity, caught between his former royal stature and the harshness of a life filled with uncertainty. This portion sets a poignant stage for the intertwining paths of love and conflict that promise to develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Porter, Anna Maria, 1778-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Don Sebastian : or, The house of the Braganza: An historical romance. vol. 3 |
| Original Publication | London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1809. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sebastião, King of Portugal, 1554-1578 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72264 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72264-1 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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