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The Rogue from Padua Historical Romance Paperback Book by Jay Williams 1952
His desires were as bold as his sword
Lover... Adventurer...
Nobleman... Beggar. Scholar ... Swindler...
His name was Arminius, and he was as bold and clever a soldier of fortune as any in his day. The time was the 16th century, a time of turbulence, excitement, change. The peasants and guildsmen were rising in revolt. There was violence, danger, confusion – with corruption, witchcraft, and villainy rampant everywhere. And in the midst of it all, turning all things to his own advantage, was Arminius, who pretended many things to many men, but vowed loyalty to no one ... until Kate, a darkhaired, dark-eyed beauty with a spirit as bold and free as his own, claimed his love ...
"Lusty romance"
Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. Some crease marks on front and back cover. Piece of tape on spine. Some light staining on interior and exterior. Previous owner wrote their name on the 1st page margin. A few white marks on front and back cover. Spine has some issues (See photo #3). Tear at the top of the back cover toward the upper right. Corner tear on front cover upper right. Scrape in the upper left of front cover. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.
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