Captain Blood

Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) was an Italian-English writer famed for his riveting historical novels, which often featured larger-than-life figures set against the backdrop of the 17th to 19th centuries. Born in Jesi, Italy, to an English mother and Italian father, Sabatini was a consummate polyglot, possessing fluency in six languages. This linguistic prowess enriched his narrative style, allowing ...