When Priscilla Harradine travels back to England accompanied by the rather dull Major Sands, she has no cause to expect her journey will be anything other than uneventful. But also on board the Centaur is Charles de Bernis – a mysterious and intriguing buccaneer. Just as their friendship is beginning to blossom, a dark figure from de Bernis’ past emerges to propel them into a thrilling and perilous adventure, taking them right to the heart of pirate life.

Monsieur le Vicomte is a remarkable man – not least because, for all concerned, he had been guillotined along with numerous French aristocrats. Yet by some twist of fate he managed to escape and seek refuge in Turin, out of the jurisdiction of the French authorities. But by an even more perverse twist of fate, he is apprehended, leaving him once and for all in the hands of the gods. In this dramatic adventure, Sabatini portrays all the colour and passion of Revolutionary France.

Raphael Sabatini (1875 –1950) was an Italian/English writer of novels of romance and adventure.He is best known for his worldwide best-sellers:The Sea Hawk (1915), a tale of an Elizabethan Englishman among the pirates of the Barbary Coast;Scaramouche (1921), a tale of the French Revolution in which a fugitive hides out in a commedia dell'arte troupe and later becomes a fencing master (Sabatini wrote a sequel ten years later);Captain Blood (1922), in which th...

Columbino, a great mercenary in pre-Renaissance Italy, has developed his own moral code of chivalry to which he ruthlessly and relentlessly adheres. Yet when four women are singularly betrayed as a direct result of this code, he comes to question the very essence of his understanding. He emerges with a renewed passion and an awakened sympathy.

In Raphael Sabatini's captivating novel, "The Justice of the Duke," readers are transported to the richly detailed world of 18th-century Italy, where themes of honor, revenge, and moral complexity intertwine. Through a narrative marked by elegant prose and an intricate plot, Sabatini explores the life of a nobleman who seeks to balance justice with personal vendetta. As political intrigue and personal dilemmas unfold, the author employs vivid imagery and dynamic dialogue, immersing readers...

In "The Justice of the Duke," Raphael Sabatini masterfully intertwines adventure and moral intrigue within the vivid backdrop of 18th-century Europe. The narrative follows the compelling tale of the Duke of Rocco, who, motivated by a strong sense of justice, becomes embroiled in a scheme of revenge and redemption. Sabatini's prose is marked by its vibrant characterization and intricate plotting, combining elements of historical fiction with a keen exploration of themes such as honor, betra...

In "Turbulent Tales," Raphael Sabatini masterfully weaves together a collection of swashbuckling narratives that are characterized by their vivid prose and compelling characters, each navigating the murky waters of political intrigue and romance during a time of upheaval. With a keen eye for historical detail, Sabatini captures the essence of tumultuous eras, transporting readers to a world where honor and betrayal collide amidst the backdrop of shifting allegiances. His rich storytelling ...

European waters are rife with mighty naval battles – not least the renowned Battle of Amalfi of 1527. Yet for Andrea Doria, the Admiral of the King of France, he soon learns that the battles he confronts are not confined to sea alone. The House of Dorian is plagued with conflict, both within and without, and Andrea finds that he has very real enemies in his midst.

William of Orange may have triumphantly taken up the throne of England amid much jubilation and celebration, but there are still those who would rather he were not there at all. In this thrilling novel, Sabatini portrays all the political intrigue of seventeenth century London as these Jacobite extremists undertake their Assasination Plot, whilst presenting us with a worthy hero in Colonel Dudley Watson.

John Law had a remarkable career ahead of him. Already a successful banker, he was an outstanding figure set to go far. Yet his Scottish homeland was fraught with potential pitfalls and when he killed ‘Beau Wilson’ in a dual, it seemed that the gods had finally conspired against him and his career was to be cut short in its prime. However, dissatisfied with his fate, Law contrived to escape from Newgate and avoid his death sentence; instead fleeing to France where he lived a life of advent...

With all the pomp and ceremony of medieval Italy as a colourful backdrop, Sabatini masterfully recreates the political intrigue and misguided loyalties that reigned as the ‘Banner of the Bull’ waved victoriously over the land. Weaving deft descriptions and spirited characterisations into historical events, this is the remarkable story of the notorious Cesare Borgia form the point of view of 'The Urbinian; The Peruguian; and The Venetian'.

London is rife with impoverished French nobility who have escaped the horror of the French revolution and journeyed to England to enlist the help of their fellow Catholics. Quentin de Morlaix, already sympathetic to these disenfranchised French aristocrats, finds that he too has his own personal reasons to pray for an end to the Revolution. He sets off for France, and enters a life of confusion, mystery and suspense – and bloody execution.