Bøker av Rafael Sabatini

The Strolling Saint, a swashbuckler romance set in 16th-century Italy, was first published in 1913. The narrative revolves around Agostino d' Anguissola, whose mother raised him as a devout Catholic and whose father is Lord of Mondolfo and Carmina. He is pledged to become a priest or monk by a misguided yet determined mother who one feels should have never married imposes this on him. Agostino is segregated and under strict surveillance, until he becomes 18 and is then taken to a nearby man of letters to continue his education rather than to Pavia or Bologna, where the universities are. But then what will he do? How will he get his birthright? Will he ever become a priest? What will he do with his father? This story charts the young man's development from innocence to becoming the Ruler but How? How a young man is coerced into a career in the clergy makes this novel a strong theory of religious hypocrisy. To read about the life of Agostino, readers should go through this novel by Rafael Sabatini!

Scaramouche is a historical novel by Rafael Sabatini, originally published in 1921. It was subsequently adapted into a play by Barbara Field and into feature films, first in 1923 starring Ramón Novarro, Scaramouche (1923), and a remake in 1952 with Stewart Granger. A romantic adventure, Scaramouche tells the story of a young lawyer during the French Revolution. In the course of his adventures he becomes an actor portraying "Scaramouche" (also called Scaramuccia, a roguish buffoon character in the commedia dell'arte). He also becomes a revolutionary, politician, and fencing-master, confounding his enemies with his powerful orations and swordsmanship. He is forced by circumstances to change sides several times. The book also depicts his transformation from cynic to idealist. (wikipedia.org)

The Lion's Skin is a historical and adventurous novel written by Rafael Sabatini. The plot revolves around the past when powerful monarchs and nobles frequently transferred their illegitimate children overseas to be nurtured in a place where they wouldn't shame their real parents. The Lion's Skin, an epic masterpiece by Rafael Sabatini, is based on this plot. In the book, after being raised by an angry guardian, Justin Caryll, the powerful Earl of Ostermore's illegitimate son, sets off for England from France to kill his birth father for the sin of betraying and deserting his late mother. Hot Justin has been adopted? Will he be successful in killing his biological father? Readers should read this book by Rafael Sabatini that can come out as an interesting story of revenge for a son from his father!

Rafael Sabatini wrote the historical book ''The Historical Nights''. The goal of this collection of Rafael Sabatini's short stories is to bring together many of his well-known ideas and make them accessible to everyone for a reasonable price consolidated in a single draft. Some tales are amazing and interesting at the same time, while others quietly approach and draw you in. This edition of The Historical Nights is contemporary and readable, with a striking new cover and expertly typeset copy. The plot includes so many turns and twists that it may keep a reader interested. As always, Sir Henty does a superb job of skillfully mixing fiction with historical facts to provide the reader with a compelling story and a deeper grasp of history. The Sea Hawk (1915), Scaramouche (1921), Captain Blood (1922), and Bellarion the Fortunate are among his best-known works (1926). The Lion's Skin (1911), The Strolling Saint (1913), and The Snare are some other works of Sabatini's other well-known pieces (1917).

St. Martin's Summer is a fictional novel written by an Italian-British writer Rafael Sabatini. An heiress's life is in jeopardy, and her only chance of survival is to put her faith in the wits of a middle-aged swordsman who has no use for "women's troubles." The book is set in France and because Marie de Medici is the regent, it is considered to have taken place between 1610 and 1617. The story showcases insouciant banter, sword fights, disguises, leaps from castle windows, and the resurrection of the dead. Some of the other gems of Rafael Sabatini are The Lovers of Yvonne, The Tavern Knight, The Shame of Motley, The Lion's Skin, and many more such novels.

The Lion's Skin, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

The Trampling Of The Lilies is a historical fiction novel written by Rafael Sabatini. The novel starts four years prior to the French Revolution and moves quickly to the Revolution. The protagonist La Boulaye is almost dying at the hands of aristocrats, he teams with Robespierre and heads off to Paris. Can La Boulaye take revenge on the aristocrats? La Boulaye is one of the most relatable and straightforward revolutionary characters in the literature which makes the novel a delightful read. The twists and turns in the plot make the reader indulge in the story. The Trampling Of The Lilies makes is a page-turner written elegantly written and is packed with action, intrigue, and romance.

Rafael Sabatini, an Italian-born British author, wrote the 1906 historical adventure book Bardelys the Magnificent. It is a wonderful story of romance and adventure set in early seventeenth-century France. The story takes place in France under Louis XIII's rule. It is impressive how well the characters, especially Bardelys, are comprehended and portrayed. Readers are compelled to continue reading to find out what happens next since the title character is so indulgent. This version of Bardelys The Magnificent has a striking new cover and a professionally typeset copy, making it relevant and readable.

Rafael Sabatini penned the historical novel Bellarion the Fortunate. The story opens with Bellarion, a young man who was abandoned as a child and educated in an abbey, leaving with a letter of introduction from the revered abbot and plans to attend Pavia University. He meets and travels with a Franciscan friar but learns that his money and letter have been stolen. As he arrives at Casale, the state's capital, he discovers that he is being sought by the authorities. He runs away till he arrives at a palace, where he enters via a garden entrance that, to his surprise, is unlocked. A stunning woman welcomes him inside, locks the door, and makes an effort to hide him from his assailants. Later, the plot follows Bellarion's career as he grows to be Facino Cane's loyal and true son and, after Facino's death, pledges loyalty to his widow. The story takes several unexpected turns as Bellarion rises through the ranks to become a significant mercenary captain.

Love-At-Arms is a historical fiction novel written by an Italian-British writer Rafael Sabatini. The characters of Valentina and Francesco are powerful in this novel; Valentina wants to be in charge of her destiny, while Francesco is courtly, brave, attractive, and intelligent. Love-At-Arms is a readable and attractive novel with a brand-new cover and expertly typeset manuscript. The narrative includes so many turns and twists that it could keep a reader interested. The novel is a collection of ideas that aims to bring together many of Rafael's great thoughts in a single draft that is inexpensively priced and accessible to all readers.

'Captain Blood' is one of the great adventure novels of the 20th century. Norman Mailer wrote of it; 'Glorious... I have never enjoyed a novel more than Captain Blood'.¿¿¿During the turbulent reign of James II, Peter Blood, gentleman surgeon and former soldier barely escapes the gallows after his arrest for treating a wounded 'Monmouth' rebel.He is unfairly sentenced to ten years indentured slavery on a Barbados plantation by the notorious 'Hanging Judge' Judge Jeffreys. Blood escapes his captivity and then embarks on a career as a pirate before clearing his name and returning to England to be reunited with the love of his life, Arabella Bishop.A rollicking tale of piracy on a grand scale, this is the classic novel of maritime adventure and romance.Sabatini dramatically brings the past to life with great accuracy and his swashbuckling tale bristles with excitement as we follow the high seas adventures of his honourable hero, Captain Blood. The book was the basis for the Hollywood film version starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Haviland.'Glorious... I have never enjoyed a novel more than Captain Blood' - Norman Mailer¿¿. ¿'Captain Blood is the very beau ideal of a pirate' - New York Times Book Review. 'Buckles never swashed more dashingly' - John Sutherland.Captain Blood is marked by its exciting high seas adventures, exotic locations, historical elements, clever characters, romance, and its generous contribution of swashbuckling.

The Life of Cesare Borgia, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.

The Tavern Knight by Rafael Sabatini is a well-paced historical adventure novel. The dialogue writing and the beauty of well-weaved English phrases make it even more unforgettable for readers. The Tavern Knight is a story filled with revenge, love, and unlimited action and sword fighting. This work of Rafael Sabatini is an adventure-y yet dramatic story paired with war scenes and historical romance. Even though the clues given by Sabatini are easily caught, they still leave the person in shock. In 1920, this book was turned into a movie named "The Tavern Knight," directed by Maurice Elvey. The plot of the novel is set in England at the time of Cromwell. The main protagonist of the novel is on a mission of vengeance against his life's destroyers. Let's go on this enjoyable journey with a manly soldier to witness his life struggles and his mission.

With France undergoing mounting treachery and murder in her bloody Revolution, she was not a land where honour and loyalty could be relied upon. But this political atmosphere was to prove the ultimate test? Where only the most determined would survive.