The Sea-Hawk: A Swashbuckling Tale of Betrayal and the Barbary Corsair - Hardcover

Sabatini, Rafael

 
9781515433491: The Sea-Hawk: A Swashbuckling Tale of Betrayal and the Barbary Corsair

Synopsis

Sir Oliver Tressilian , a Cornish sea-faring gentleman, was betrayed by his jealous half-brother. He was then forced to serve as a slave on a Spanish Galley, but was soon liberated by Barbary pirates. After deciding to join the pirates, they give him the name "Sakr-el-Bahr" which means the hawk of the sea. Sakr-el-Bahr swears vengeance against his brother for his evil wrongdoings.

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About the Author

Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) was an Italian-born British writer celebrated for his historical adventure novels. Fluent in several languages and deeply interested in European history, Sabatini created some of the most beloved swashbuckling stories of the twentieth century, including Captain Blood, Scaramouche, and The Sea-Hawk. His novels are known for their vivid historical settings, dramatic plots, and memorable heroes caught in the great political conflicts of their time.

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