Mistress Wilding

The story follows the adventures of Anthony Wilding a dashing and roguish hero and Rosamund Lovell the titular Mistress Wilding. Anthony is a Royalist and a member of a group of Cavaliers who support the exiled King Charles II. Rosamund is a strong-willed and independent woman with her own secrets. Their paths cross as they become embroiled in the political and social conflicts of the era.As the narrative unfolds readers are introduced to a colorful cast of characters including spies traitors and nobility all set against a backdrop of political intrigue and romantic tension. The novel explores themes of loyalty love honor and the clash of loyalties during a time of civil unrest.Rafael Sabatini was known for his historical adventure novels and Mistress Wilding is a prime example of his skill in creating vivid historical settings and compelling characters. It blends romance action and intrigue making it an engaging and entertaining read for fans of historical fiction.While Rafael Sabatini is perhaps best known for his novel Captain Blood Mistress Wilding is also a well-regarded work in his bibliography and offers readers a captivating journey into the turbulent world of 17th-century England.