02452cam a22003253u 4500 68608 UtSlPG 20260610134603.0 m cr n 260607r20221809utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Porter, Anna Maria, 1778-1832 Don Sebastian Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-07-28 Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Don Sebastian: or, The House of the Braganza: An Historical Romance, vol. 2" by Miss Anna Maria Porter is a historical romance novel written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the life of King Sebastian of Portugal, who is in captivity and struggling for his freedom. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, love, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, particularly focusing on the relationships between Sebastian, his friend Gaspar, and a Moorish woman named Kara Aziek. The beginning of this volume introduces the reader to the king, Sebastian, as he tends to his sick comrade Gaspar in the gardens of their captor, El Hader. Through poignant conversations and musical interludes, we learn about Sebastian's sorrow over his lost kingdom and his growing feelings for Kara Aziek, who symbolizes hope amidst his captivity. As Sebastian grapples with the responsibilities of kingship and his desire for freedom, the story weaves in the nuances of his relationships, hinting at future conflicts and emotional challenges that arise from his situation and choices. The dynamic between love, duty, and the quest for liberty sets the stage for the unfolding drama in this richly woven tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1809 Sebastião, King of Portugal, 1554-1578 -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/donsebastianorho01port https://archive.org/details/donsebastianorho02port https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68608 109412 109412