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Rafael Sabatini was an Italian born author best known for romance and adventure novels. Sabatini, who traveled throughout Europe for much of his childhood, was fluent in 5 languages but decided to write in English.

'He whom they called the Tavern Knight laughed an evil laugh - such a laugh as the pious might conceive on the lips of Satan.' Thus begins Sabatini's masterful romance of the life of a Tavern King - a story of swashbuckling adventure and murderous action. Unusually for Sabatini,... Read Full Overview

The Tavern Knight is a 1904 historical adventure novel written by the British-Italian writer Rafael Sabatini. It is set during the English Civil Wars.

In 1920, it was turned into a film, The Tavern Knight, directed by Maurice Elvey made by Britain's largest... Read Full Overview

The Tavern Knight is a historical novel written by the renowned author, Rafael Sabatini. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Sir Crispin Galliard, a former soldier who becomes a highwayman after being wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit. The... Read Full Overview

He whom they called the Tavern Knight laughed an evil laugh - such a laugh as might fall from the lips of Satan in a sardonic moment.He sat within the halo of yellow light shed by two tallow candles, whose sconces were two empty bottles, and contemptuously he eyed the youth in... Read Full Overview

The Tavern Knight is a 1904 historical adventure novel written by the British-Italian writer Rafael Sabatini. It is set during the English Civil Wars.

In 1920, it was turned into a film, The Tavern Knight, directed by Maurice Elvey made by Britain's largest... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

He whom they called the Tavern Knight laughed an evil laugh-such a laugh as might fall from the lips of Satan in a sardonic moment. He sat within the halo of yellow light shed by two tallow candles, whose sconces were two empty bottles, and contemptuously he eyed the youth in... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Eighteen years ago, Sir Crispin Galliard, the Tavern Knight in service of King Charles, was another man -- a man with another name, a man who had a life, a future, and a heritage -- including hereditary lands and titles that would come to him in time. Eighteen years ago, two... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The Tavern Knight by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel set in the 17th century. It follows the story of Sir Crispin Galliard, a former soldier who has fallen on hard times and now works as a tavern keeper. When a group of Spanish soldiers arrive in town and threaten the safety... Read Full Overview