Project Gutenberg 2001-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 393 Sabatini, Rafael 1875 1950 Sabatini, R. The Lion's Skin Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger "The Lion's Skin" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of 18th-century France, following Justin Caryll, the protagonist, who struggles with his identity and the burdens of revenge against his estranged father, the scheming Earl of Ostermore. As events develop, the narrative weaves themes of vengeance, duty, and the complexities of familial relationships. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Mr. Justin Caryll, who finds himself in a somber mood while reflecting on his life choices and the upcoming task set forth by his adoptive father, Sir Richard Everard. Everard's passionate desire for revenge against Lord Ostermore—Caryll's biological father—serves as the catalyst for the story. The intricate dynamics between Caryll and Everard reveal the deep emotional scars left by betrayal and abandonment. The opening chapters deftly set up the conflict, as Caryll grapples with the contrasting pulls of his duty to avenge his mother and the ties that bind him to the man he has never known. The narrative is rich with vivid characterization and hints at the dramatic encounters that await as Caryll embarks on his journey into the heart of treachery and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Great Britain -- History -- James III, 1701-1766 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 592632 2025-08-02T04:00:25.380447 text/html 622948 2021-01-27T12:40:08 text/html 273209 2025-08-02T04:00:33.819409 application/epub+zip 282232 2025-08-02T04:00:27.590370 application/epub+zip 282231 2025-08-02T04:00:26.180454 application/epub+zip 515284 2025-08-02T04:00:38.553883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 482308 2025-08-02T04:00:32.927355 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 455177 2022-09-02T05:34:53.171629 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 506723 2025-08-02T04:00:24.121466 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 506676 2018-03-10T12:25:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 496528 2010-02-01T10:44:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20008 2025-08-02T04:00:38.699822 application/rdf+xml 14153 2025-08-02T04:00:26.863393 image/jpeg 3751 2025-08-02T04:00:26.595384 image/jpeg 190477 2018-03-18T07:24:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 200992 2021-01-27T12:40:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 189309 2010-02-01T10:46:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 266883 2025-08-02T04:00:25.424398 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