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The Strolling Saint
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025390123
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.85
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Strolling Saint is a compelling historical novel by Rafael Sabatini, set against the vibrant and turbulent backdrop of Renaissance Italy. The story follows Agostino d'Anguissola, a young man born into a world of religious fervor and political machination. Destined by his mother's vow for a life in the Church, Agostino finds himself torn between his forced spiritual path and his natural inclinations toward action, love, and justice. As he navigates a landscape filled with corrupt prelates, vengeful tyrants, and shifting loyalties, Agostino must forge his own identity in a society where piety and power are inextricably linked.
Sabatini, a master of the historical adventure genre, delivers a rich narrative filled with intricate plotting and evocative atmosphere. The work explores themes of fate, personal integrity, and the struggle against institutional hypocrisy. The Strolling Saint stands as a classic example of early 20th-century historical fiction, offering readers a vivid window into the complexities of the Italian Renaissance. Agostino's journey from a reluctant novice to a man of action captures the essence of a period defined by its contradictions, making it a timeless tale of self-discovery and resilience.
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