17th century murder and adventure during the reign of King James I. Traces one man's meteoric rise and fall at the hands of the king, full of political intrigue and great love story!

Bellarion, a young man set on joining the priesthood, is diverted from his calling to serve the Princess Valeria. He remains with her for five years, serving her faithfully despite her cold response. Yet when the time comes for him to leave, they both find that the passion and romance of Italy has left its mark…

Cesare Borgia, Duke of Valentinois and Romanga, has been the subject of much study and debate. In 'The Justice of the Duke,' Sabatini paints an enduring picture of Italian life under the duke and reveals the true nature of this much-reviled man. This is a story of passion, revenge and murderous ambition with all the skill and ambition that has earnt Sabatini his masterly reputation.

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...

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.

When Don Pedro is shipwrecked and captured by the formidable Lady Margaret Trevanion, what he doesn’t expect is to fall in love and run away with her. And he certainly doesn't expect that the officers of the Spanish Inquisition be so ruthless that the lovers are forced to enlist the help of the Queen of England herself.

King in Prussia is a remarkable story of the formative years of the renowned king who has been hailed Frederick the Great. With vivid detail , powerful characterisation and a moving love story, Sabatini has created a masterly biography – and revealed an uncanny similarity between his subject and his modern counterpart, Adolf Hitler.

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.

Rafael Sabatini’s 'Turbulent Tales' is a masterful catalogue of extraordinary stories of bravery, honour, intrigue and adventure. With all the vitality of their colourful backdrops, they are stories to thrill and excite any lover of historical fiction.

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.

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...