02483cam a22003133u 4500 72343 UtSlPG 20260610134655.0 m cr n 260607r20231809utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Porter, Anna Maria, 1778-1832 Don Sebastian Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-12-06 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Don Sebastian: or, The House of Braganza: An Historical Romance, vol. 4" by Miss Anna Maria Porter is a historical romance novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around King Don Sebastian of Portugal, who grapples with the burdens of his royal fate, the responsibilities to his family, and the political turmoil surrounding him. The opening chapters set the stage for a tale filled with sacrifice, love, and the quest for royal restoration as the characters navigate through their trials. The beginning of the story introduces us to the main character, King Sebastian, who faces the painful decision to part with his beloved daughter, Blanche, and his wife, Kara Aziek, for the sake of his people. After attending a wedding in their village, Sebastian reveals his internal conflict regarding leaving them to reclaim his throne, while Kara Aziek demonstrates her unwavering support despite her anguish. As the family struggles with their upcoming separation and its implications, Sebastian and Kara Aziek reflect on their past and their hopes for the future, emphasizing themes of duty, honor, and familial love. This poignant opening sets a heavy emotional tone, hinting at the sacrifices each character is prepared to make in pursuit of a greater good. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1809 Sebastião, King of Portugal, 1554-1578 -- Fiction https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiuo.ark:/13960/t1hh74d4h&view=1up&seq=9&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72343 113068 113068