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The young king Sebastian is a captive, and has agreed to accompany his Islamic master on a pilgrimage to Mecca - on condition that he'll be released three days after reaching the holy city. What his kind master does not know, is that Sebastian's sweetheart Kara Aziek will be in the same caravan... and that Sebastian intends to rescue her from the wedding that awaits at her destination. - Summary by redrun

Don Sebastian is now king of Portugal, and, although exiled, looks forward to taking his seat on the throne. However, he is held captive by the beautiful Kara Aziek. Tempting as it is to stay and admire her, he knows the path to true happiness lies in freedom and endeavors to escape. The journey through Africa and across the sea is hazardous, but he must attempt it if he is to rule his people. - Summary by Lynne T.

Romantic history of the fictional Don Sebastian, which was suggested to the author by a plaque commemorating a mysterious "Portuguese stranger". There is a historical backdrop, but the story itself and the characters are figments of her imagination. - Summary by Lynne T

Now living peacefully with his young family as an anonymous exile, Don Sebastian has just received word that the queen of England will back his rightful claim for the throne of Portugal. But her help will come with strings attached: the queen wants his only daughter as insurance of his loyalty.

Dive into the romanticized historical journey of the imaginary figure Don Sebastian, inspired by the intriguing tale of a commemorated Portuguese stranger. While the backdrop is historical, the thrilling narrative and captivating characters are purely products of the authors creative genius. - Narrated by Lynne T.