Don John (1881)

Don John is a novel written by Jean Ingelow and was first published in 1881. The book tells the story of a young Spanish nobleman, Don John, who falls in love with a beautiful English girl named Rosamund. Don John's father, the Marquis of Montesa, disapproves of their relationship and forbids his son from seeing Rosamund. However, Don John defies his father's wishes and continues to meet with Rosamund in secret.As the story progresses, Don John becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Spanish monarchy. He is forced to choose between his loyalty to his country and his love for Rosamund. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, imprisonment, and even the threat of death.Throughout the novel, Ingelow explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism. She also provides a vivid portrayal of Spain during the 16th century, including its politics, culture, and society.Don John is a classic novel that has stood the test of time. It is a compelling tale of romance and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.