The Gates of Doom
Rafael Sabatini
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Add to basketSold by Thousands-of-Books, Eagle Mountain, UT, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 21 November 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketno date, 321p, Valued at $45 - 85 The Gates of Doom is a historical adventure novel written by Rafael Sabatini. The story is set in the 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The book follows the journey of Sir Oliver Tressilian, a wealthy merchant and adventurer, who is betrayed by his half-brother and falsely accused of treason. Sir Oliver is forced to flee England and becomes a pirate, seeking revenge against his brother and clearing his name. The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance, as Sir Oliver travels across the seas, battling other pirates and facing danger at every turn. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful Spanish noblewoman, who becomes his ally in his quest for justice. The Gates of Doom is a classic tale of swashbuckling adventure, with vivid descriptions of life on the high seas and the political intrigue of Elizabethan England. Sabatini's writing is engaging and fast-paced, with well-drawn characters and a gripping plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. This book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure novels.1925. After a brief stint in the business world, Sabatini went to work as a writer. He wrote short stories in the 1890s, and his first novel came out in 1902. It took Sabatini roughly a quarter of century of hard work before he attained success with Scaramouche in 1921. This brilliant novel of the French Revolution became an international bestseller. It was followed by the equally successful Captain Blood in 1922. A prolific writer, he produced about a book a year. The Gates of Doom begins: The room-somewhat disordered now, at the end of that long nights play-was spacious, lofty, and handsomely equipped. On a boldly carved, walnut side-table of Dutch origin there was a disarray of glasses, bottles, plates, and broken meats. From a mahogany wine-cooler beneath this tables arched legs sprouted the corkless necks of a half-score empty bottles.
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