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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

“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.

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.