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Set against the backdrop of the late 16th century, The Sea Hawk by Rafael Sabatini tells the gripping tale of Sir Oliver Tressilian, a noble Cornish gentleman who faces treachery at the hands of his envious brother. Betrayed and forced into slavery aboard a Spanish galley, Olivers fate takes a dramatic turn when he is rescued by a band of Barbary pirates. Embracing his new identity as Sakr-el-Bahr, or the hawk of the sea, he vows to exact revenge on those who wronged him. This thrilling adventure is a timeless story of betrayal, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of vengeance.

The passionate Andre-Louis Moreau makes an unexpected entrance into the French Revolution when he vows to avenge his best friend's death. His target: Monsieur de La Tour d'Azyr, the aristocratic villain who killed his friend. Andre-Louis rallies the underclass to join him in his mission against the supreme power of the nobility. Soon the rebel leader must go underground, disguising himself as "Scaramouche" in a traveling group of actors. In the midst of his swashbuckling adventures and his country's revolution, he discovers the secret of his own identity.

A classic tale of adventure and romance, Rafael Sabatini's Captain Blood tells the story of Peter Blood, doctor and military veteran, who is mistaken for a rebel, arrested, tried, and transported to Barbados, where he is sold into slavery. Escaping his captivity during a raid on the colony, Blood and his fellow convicts capture a Spanish ship and sail off to become the most successful pirates in the Caribbean.

With swordfights and romance, adventure and treachery set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this is the book that made Sabatini famous. Andre-Louis Moreau has good prospects as a young lawyer, but an unfair duel with the ruthlessly cruel Count de La Tour d'Azyr leaves Andre-Louis' best friend dead and Andre-Louis himself a fugitive from the King's justice. While incognito, he becomes both a wildly popular actor and a firebrand of the Revolution.

Sir Oliver Tessilian, a Cornish nobleman, is abandoned or betrayed by everyone he ever loved. He is framed for murder, affronted and shunned by his fiancee and sold into slavery by his half-brother.

Cesare Borgia, former cardinal, Duke of Valentinois and Romagna, has been a figure of awe and scorn for generations. Seemingly compelled to explore this fascinating historical figure's true nature, Rafael Sabatini brought Borgia life as no one had before. Drawn to the passion, suspicion, betrayal, and ambition of Borgia's brief but exciting life, Sabatini penned seven short stories set during the Italian Renaissance: "The Honour of Varano", "The Test", "Ferrante's Jest", "Gisimondi's Wage", "The Snare", "The Lust of Conquest", and "The Pasquinade". These stories are collected here.

“He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad … “So begins this historical tale of romantic adventure. Andre-Louis Moreau is an orphan and cousin of the beloved Aline. He is raised by his godfather, the Lord of Gavrillac, and matures into an educated lawyer—while Aline sets her mind on marrying the rich but dishonorable Marquis de la Tour d’Azyr. But when Moreau’s closest friend is killed by the Marquis in a duel, Moreau vows vengeance. After publicly denouncing the aristocracy and stirring up the crowds, Moreau is forced to go into hiding.

In Lions Skin, Justin Caryll finds himself an unwilling hero caught in a web of intrigue and danger. As he navigates the treacherous waters of 18th century London, he grapples with his role as a reluctant avenger, a covert spy, and a man driven by a profound, unreciprocated love for a vulnerable woman. With his foster fathers cunning schemes, his brothers violent ambitions, and the relentless chase by a government agent closing in, Justin must rely on his sharp wit and swordplay to survive. Amidst Jacobite conspiracies and the excesses of the elite, will he find the courage to confront his own...

Dr. Peter Blood is arrested and sentenced to hang for treating a wounded rebel. Instead of death, he is sent to Barbados as a slave. When the Spanish attack the port city of Bridgetown, he and his fellow slaves capture the Spanish ship and set out to sea, where he becomes the notorious pirate, Captain Blood. With battles on sea and on land, daring escapes, sword duels to the death, a touch of romance, and a magnificent score by Jeffrey Gage, Captain Blood is a swashbuckling adventure on a very grand scale!

El gran clásico de las novelas de aventuras náuticas. La vida del capitán Blood, inspirada directamente en la biografía de Henry Morgan, es un continuo proceso de búsqueda de la libertad, manteniéndose fiel a unos principios de igualdad, en una época en la que la piratería estaba legitimada y era tolerada por los gobiernos europeos.

Oppinut ja kuninkaan suosima markiisi de Bardelys on viettämässä seurueensa kanssa iltaa, kun paikalle ilmaantuu hänen kilpailijansa kreivi de Chatelleraut. Kaikki ovat tietoisia kreivin hiljattain pieleen menneestä kosinnasta, joka herättää yleistä hilpeyttä. Asia johtaa toiseen, ja pian markiisi huomaa lyövänsä vetoa lähes koko omaisuudestaan siitä, että onnistuu voittamaan kyseisen naisen, Roxalanne de Lavédanin, itselleen. Tämä osoittautuu kuitenkin kaikkea muuta kuin helpoksi tehtäväksi.

Harry Latimer og Myrtle Carey eru ástfangin, en Latimer lendir á andstæðri hlið við föður hennar á tímum Bandarísku byltingarinnar. Latimer hefur samstarf með uppreisnarhópum Suður-Karólínu, sem verður að ógn við samband hans og Carey. Mun hann fórna öllu fyrir ástina eða þarf samband þeirra að lúta lægri hlut fyrir byltingunni? Ást, svik og njósnir á tímum frelsisstríðsins gefur góð mynd af sögu byltingarinnar þar sem margir karakteranna eru byggðir á raunverulegum persónum sem áttu stóran þátt í henni, eins og John Rutledge.

Narra la historia de un medico acusado injustamente de traicion y condenado. Al escaparse, se dedica a la pirateria y resulta el mas exitoso corsario hasta conseguir su objetivo final, vengarse de quienes lo llevaron a esa vida.

Inspired by the chaos of the French Revolution, Rafael Sabatini wrote one of the finest historical novels of the early 20th century. Scaramouche is the story of André-Louis Moreau, a lawyer brought up as an orphan in a noble household. Moreau, as a young man in his 20s, has been threading his way through a pleasant life until a close friend is brutally killed in a duel of swords by a member of the aristocracy. Because of Moreau’s vow to seek revenge, his life begins an arc toward becoming a revolutionary.

An historic thriller set in France with a son seeking revenge against his father for the death of his mother.

Bardelys the Magnificent is a swashbuckling romance set in the court of Louis XIII. The dashing Bardelys wagers that he can win the heart of a reluctant beauty, but intrigue, betrayal, and duels threaten his quest. A thrilling blend of action, wit, and romance.

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Scaramouche is a swashbuckling adventure set during the French Revolution, following a young aristocrat who becomes a lawyer, actor, politician, and master swordsman. With its unforgettable hero, political intrigue, and breathtaking sword fights, this novel delivers action, romance, and wit in equal measure. A timeless classic of adventure fiction.

Snare is a tale of love, jealousy, and deception set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. A British officer’s family becomes ensnared in a web of secrets and betrayals, with deadly consequences. As accusations fly and loyalties are tested, can the truth be uncovered before it’s too late? A gripping historical romance filled with drama and intrigue.

The Tavern Knight follows the exploits of Sir Crispin Galliard, a roguish knight fighting for the King of England against Oliver Cromwell’s Puritan forces. Full of sword fights, treachery, and daring escapes, this historical adventure is perfect for fans of swashbuckling tales and political intrigue.