Love-at-arms
In the small states of Renaissance Italy, Francesco del Falco, Count of Aquila, is a soldier beloved by the people of Babbiano and distrusted by his cousin, the dissolute Duke Gian Maria who rules it. The Duke intends to marry Valentina della Rovere, niece of the Duke of Urbino, to secure an alliance; Valentina refuses him and barricades herself in the castle of Roccaleone with a handful of followers. Francesco, traveling under a false name, becomes her captain and her defender in a siege full of plots, a treacherous courtier and a court fool who sees more than he says. Sabatini published this early novel in 1907, and it already shows his taste for swordplay, political intrigue and heroes who hide their rank. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Love-at-arms
Love-at-arms by Rafael Sabatini can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Love-at-arms online?
Yes. Love-at-arms opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Love-at-arms free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Love-at-arms is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Love-at-arms in the public domain?
Yes. Love-at-arms by Rafael Sabatini is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Love-at-arms?
About 5 h 39 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Love-at-arms?
Love-at-arms by Rafael Sabatini is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
