# Castruccio da Fenestrella — Bellarion the Fortunate character guide

> Castruccio da Fenestrella in Bellarion the Fortunate by Rafael Sabatini.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Messer Castruccio, the Lord Castruccio da Fenestrella

**First appearance:** 0036-ii-the-battle-of-novi

## Who they are

An exquisite and cunning condottiero, a rival to Bellarion.

## In the story

### [IV: Sanctuary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/iv-sanctuary)

A young nobleman accompanying the Marquis Giacomo, noted for his pallid cheeks and shifty eyes.

### [X: The Warning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/x-the-warning)

Observes the drunken Marquis Gian Giacomo, having secretly challenged him to drink.

### [The Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/xiii-the-trial)

Mentioned as conspicuous among the courtiers lounging behind the Regent.

### [XVII: The Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/xvii-the-return)

Present at the dinner, he jocosely recalls Bellarion's past as a prisoner but is headed off by the Regent.

### [XVIII: The Hostage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/xviii-the-hostage)

Mentioned as the young gentleman accompanying the Marquis, suspected by Bellarion of corrupting the boy.

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