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El halcón del mar es una historia de traiciones entre hermanos, en la que el sentido del honor y el de la amistad cobran especial importancia. A través de las aventuras de su protagonista, Oliver Tressilian, convertido a su pesar en uno de los piratas mas temidos y respetados del Mediterraneo despues de sobreponerse a muchas penalidades, Rafael Sabatini despliega todo su talento en la recreacion de la vida en el norte de Africa en el siglo XVI, en la narracion de apasionantes combates navales, en la caracterizacion de unos personajes que cobran vida ante los ojos del lector y en la construccion de una emocionante trama que atrapa al lector en su voragine de accion.

El gran clásico de las novelas de aventuras náuticas. La vida del capitán Blood, inspirada directamente en la biografía de Henry Morgan, es un continuo proceso de búsqueda de la libertad, manteniéndose fiel a unos principios de igualdad, en una epoca en la que la pirateria estaba legitimada y era tolerada por los gobiernos europeos. Elegido almirante por los bucaneros, Blood emprende una expedicion contra Puerto Principe y Porto Bello, pero la mas espectacular es su entrada en Panama, la llamada Taza de Oro, de la que se retira con un cuantioso botin. Nombrado gobernador de Jamaica, no tarda en ser desposeido de su cargo, pues la firmeza de sus principios y su fuerte caracter casan mal con la diplomacia necesaria para representar al gobierno britanico en las Antillas.

Depend above all on Pauncefort, announced King James, his loyalty is dependable as steel. He is with us body and soul and to the last penny of his fortune. So when Pauncefort does indeed face bankruptcy after the collapse of the South Sea Company, the kings supreme confidence now seems rather foolish. And as Paunceforts thoughts turn to gambling, moneylenders and even marriage to recover his debts, will he be able to remain true to the end? And what part will his friend and confidante, Captain Gaynor, play in his destiny?

Prince Anthony dEgmont preserves the ideals of chivalry in this historical novel set in the time of Louis XI. An incredible historical adventure, written by one of the masters of the genre, Rafael Sabatini, and a much-needed addition to the library of historical fiction enthusiasts!

When Don Pedro is shipwrecked off the Cornish coast and captured by the formidable Lady Margaret Trevanion, he expects trouble. What he doesnt expect is to fall in love and run away with Lady Margaret, only to be pursued by his own countrymen. And he certainly hadnt expected that the officers of the Spanish Inquisition would be so ruthless that Don Pedro and Lady Margaret are forced to enlist the help of the Queen of England herself.

Oliver Tressilian, a Cornish gentleman who helped the English defeat the Spanish Armada, is betrayed by his ruthless half-brother and seeks refuge in the Middle East, where he takes on a new role as

In an endeavour to trace the Inquisition to its source it is not necessary to go as far back into antiquity as went Paramo; nor yet is it possible to agree with him that God Himself was the first inquisitor, that the first "Act of Faith" was executed upon Adam and Eve, and that their expulsion from Eden is a proper precedent for the confiscation of the property of heretics.

In 'Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition' by Rafael Sabatini, readers are taken back to the dark days of the Spanish Inquisition, exploring the religious persecution and tyranny that plagued Spain during this tumultuous period. Sabatini's detailed portrayal of Torquemada's ruthless tactics and the fear he instilled in the populace is chillingly accurate, giving readers a glimpse into the horrors of the Inquisition. Written in a gripping and engaging narrative style, Sabatini masterfully combines historical accuracy with dramatic storytelling, making this book a compelling read for history buffs and fiction lovers alike. The themes of power, religion, and control are expertly woven into the plot, creating a thought-provoking piece of historical fiction. As an Italian-English writer with a talent for bringing historical events to life, Rafael Sabatini's own fascination with history and his extensive research are evident in this book. His passion for uncovering forgotten stories and shedding light on dark chapters in history led him to write 'Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition', showcasing both his literary skill and dedication to historical accuracy. I highly recommend 'Torquemada and the Spanish Inquisition' to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction that delves into the complexities of faith, power, and human nature. Sabatini's vivid storytelling and in-depth research make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Spanish Inquisition and the chilling figure of Torquemada.

Editor: David Widger

Dr Peter Blood has put his soldiering past behind him. He is happy tending his geraniums and his patients in a quiet English town.But a moment of mercy sees him sent to be a slave in Barbados - and puts him on the path to becoming a fearsome pirate captain.In this swashbuckling, globe-spanning adventure, Blood is caught up in the Duke of Monmouths rebellion and saves the life of one of the rebels.Notorious "hanging judge" Jeffreys sentences him to 10 years as a slave. There, he falls in love with the daughter of the man who owns him. But he risks it all by stealing a Spanish ship that attacked the town and then sailing off to form a band of pirates.The glory of the high seas and the sound of clashing swords thrills Captain Blood. All of the time, he yearns to be with the woman he loves - who refuses to be with a thief and a pirate.It looks hopeless. But there may just be a chance...Captain Blood was made into a 1935 film starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, and Basil Rathbone, who later played Sherlock Holmes.For fans of King Solomons Mines by H. Rider Haggard and The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Captain Blood is an adventure novel by Rafael Sabatini. The protagonist is the sharp-witted Dr. Peter Blood, a fictional Irish physician who had had a wide-ranging career as a soldier and sailor (including a commission as a captain under the Dutch admiral De Ruyter) before settling down to practice medicine in the town of Bridgwater in Somerset. The book opens with him attending to his geraniums while the town prepares to fight for the Duke of Monmouth. He wants no part in the rebellion, but while attending to some of the rebels wounded at the Battle of Sedgemoor, Peter is arrested. During the Bloody Assizes, he is convicted by the infamous Judge Jeffreys of treason on the grounds that "if any person be in actual rebellion against the King, and another person.who really and actually was not in rebellion.does knowingly receive, harbour, comfort, or succour him, such a person is as much a traitor as he who indeed bore arms." The sentence for treason is death by hanging, but King James II, for purely financial reasons, has the sentence for Blood and other convicted rebels commuted to transportation to the Caribbean, where they are to be sold into slavery. Upon arrival on the island of Barbados, Blood is bought by Colonel Bishop, initially for work in the Colonels sugar plantations but later hired out by Bishop when Bloods skills as a physician prove superior to those of the local doctors. During his period of slavery, Blood becomes acquainted with and even friendly with Arabella Bishop, Colonel Bishops niece, who becomes sympathetic after learning his history.