Project Gutenberg 2001-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 272 Sabatini, Rafael 1875 1950 Sabatini, R. The Historical Nights' Entertainment: First Series The night of Holyrood: the murder of David Rizzio -- The night of Kirk o'Field: the murder of Darnley -- The night of betrayal: Antonio Perez and Philip II of Spain -- The night of charity: the case of the Lady Alice Lisle -- The night of massacre: the story of the St. Bartholomew -- The night of witchcraft: Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan -- The night of gems: the affairs of the queen's necklace -- The night of terror: the drownings at Nantes under Carrier -- The night of nuptials: Charles the Bold and Sapphira Danvelt -- The night of stranglers: Giovanna of Naples and Andreas of Hungary -- The night of hate: the murder of the Duke of Gandia -- The night of escape: Casanova's escape from the Piombi -- The night of masquerade: the assassination of Gustavus III of Sweden. Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger "The Historical Nights' Entertainment: First Series" by Rafael Sabatini is a collection of historical narratives written in the early 20th century. The book vividly brings to life a series of historical events characterized by intrigue, betrayal, and the tumultuous interplay of human passions. Each tale is grounded in actual historical records, showcasing notable figures and events from various epochs, as Sabatini attempts to blend factual history with imaginative storytelling. The opening of the book begins with a preface that outlines the author's intentions and methodology in reconstructing historical narratives, emphasizing a commitment to staying true to documented events while enhancing them with dramatic detail. Following the preface, the narrative shifts to the first story, "The Night of Holyrood," focusing on the events surrounding the murder of David Rizzio, a courtier and confidant of Mary, Queen of Scots. Through rich descriptions, the opening chapter sets a tone of tension and conflict, exploring the dynamics between Mary, her husband Darnley, and the influential figures of the Scottish court. Darnley's jealousy and ambition culminate in Rizzio's brutal murder, an act that signifies the dangerous political maneuvering prevalent in that historical moment. The tale sets the stage for a series of interconnected dramatizations of historical intrigue, inviting readers to delve deeper into the narratives that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Europe -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Historical fiction, English PR Text Category: Historical Novels 722640 2025-08-02T03:43:20.165724 text/html 743593 2021-01-27T13:41:27 text/html 336808 2025-08-02T03:43:30.399679 application/epub+zip 347279 2025-08-02T03:43:23.900692 application/epub+zip 330673 2025-08-02T03:43:22.575674 application/epub+zip 647038 2025-08-02T03:43:35.472604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 614554 2025-08-02T03:43:29.541658 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 570614 2022-09-02T05:13:41.520912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 627097 2025-08-02T03:43:19.027736 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 626790 2018-03-10T12:00:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 620696 2013-08-24T12:20:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21064 2025-08-02T03:43:35.643603 application/rdf+xml 18101 2025-08-02T03:43:23.100663 image/jpeg 3969 2025-08-02T03:43:22.839686 image/jpeg 239264 2018-03-18T07:56:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 250685 2021-01-27T13:41:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 238573 2013-08-24T12:21:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 329820 2025-08-02T03:43:20.231713 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia