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Bellarion The Fortunate

Rafael Sabatini

Publisher: Caelwick Press

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Bellarion, a young orphan, leaves the abbey he was raised in to attend university and learn Greek. He quickly learns the dangers of life in fifteenth-century Italy, as he is robbed, caught in a riot, and chased through town by the authorities. He tangles himself in a plot against the local regent, plays one side against the other, and declares his service to the beautiful but uninterested Valeria. Despite Bellarion's repeated attempts to give up the pleasures of the world, he is adopted by a noble condottiere, learns the practical side of war, and dodges beautiful women helplessly attracted by his magnetism. And as if that weren't enough, he goes on to become the leader of a mercenary company, using his cunning and knowledge of warfare to outsmart his enemies. Sabatini is famous for his historical novels, and his tight plotting, sharp dialogue, and unexpected twists make this a thrilling read. Many of the characters are based on historical figures, and Sabatini skillfully mixes fiction with historical fact. Rafael Sabatini was a significant literary figure whose work has stood the test of time. This public domain edition preserves the original text in its entirety, making it accessible to modern readers and scholars alike. Adventure literature of the 19th and early 20th centuries captured the imagination of a reading public hungry for tales of exploration, danger, and heroism. Bellarion The Fortunate belongs to this tradition of gripping narratives that transported readers beyond the boundaries of their everyday lives.
Available since: 05/19/2026.
Print length: 503 pages.

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