Mistress Wilding

Name: Mistress Wilding
Author: Rafael Sabatini

By Rafael Sabatini

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The narrative follows a slender, elegant gentleman whose impulsive encounter at a country house ignites a cascade of personal and political conflicts: affronts and duels, family tensions, clandestine schemes, and rivalries that intersect with wider intrigues. Episodes move between domestic confrontations, plotting councils, betrayals, arrest, trial, and an imposed sentence, then to consequences and a final reckoning. Themes include honor and reputation, loyalty and cowardice, the interplay of private passions with public politics, and the uncertain reach of justice amid passionate human frailty.

About the Author

Rafael Sabatini

Rafael Sabatini was an Italian-born British author, renowned for his swashbuckling historical novels that captivated readers in the early 20th century. His most famous work, "Captain Blood," tells the thrilling tale of a wronged physician turned pirate, showcasing his flair for adventure and romance. Sabatini's writing is characterized by rich historical detail and vibrant characters, often set against the backdrop of tumultuous periods such as the French Revolution, as seen in his novel "Scaramouche." Over his prolific career, he produced numerous works that contributed significantly to the genre of historical fiction, making him a notable figure in literary heritage.