Kuningattaren lähetti

Name: Kuningattaren lähetti
Author: Rafael Sabatini

By Rafael Sabatini

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The narrative follows a royal official and a cast of nobles, soldiers, and servants as courtly duties, secret letters, and personal loyalties collide. Through episodes — audience rooms, ambushes, recruitment, legal hearings, intimate encounters, and a haunted domestic scene — characters such as Condillac, Garnache, Florimond, and Valérie navigate schemes, shifting allegiances, and matters of conscience and desire. The plot weaves political maneuvering, a set trap and its consequences, and private negotiations into a sequence of confrontations that test honor and resolve, culminating in revelations that reshape relationships and obligations.

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.