Raffi(1835-1888), the great novelist of Armenia, who was really the founder of the Armenian historical novel. "Samvel"(Samuel) is one of his most famous novels, telling the story of a young nobleman Samvel.His father betrayed his motherland. Now Samvel, as well as all his family,has to make a choice between his country and father. This is a brilliant novel about love, war and loyalty. It also describes the political situation of Armenia in 370's.