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2002-06-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Sabatini, Rafael
1875
1950
Sabatini, R.
The sea-hawk
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sea_Hawk
John Stuart Middleton, and David Widger
"The Sea-Hawk" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel crafted in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Sir Oliver Tressilian, a man of nobility who has become a notorious pirate on the Spanish Main, experienced in adventure and leadership, yet caught in a turbulent world of love, betrayal, and revenge. The book explores themes of honor and reputation as Sir Oliver navigates complex familial ties, political intrigues, and romantic entanglements that threaten to unravel his life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Sir Oliver as he reflects on his fortunes and the serene beauty of his home, Penarrow. This calm is soon interrupted by a visit from Master Peter Godolphin, who confronts Oliver regarding his interest in Rosamund, Peter's sister. Their conversation escalates into fierce verbal sparring, revealing tensions over past grievances and Peter's resentment towards Oliver's burgeoning relationship with Rosamund. The opening chapters set the stage for conflict, showcasing Oliver's fierce spirit and the complexities of familial loyalty, ultimately foreshadowing the tragic events that will arise from their strained dynamics as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Historical fiction
Sea stories
Adventure stories
Pirates -- Fiction
Muslims -- Fiction
British -- Africa, North -- Fiction
Africa, North -- Fiction
Cornwall (England : County) -- Fiction
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Pirates, Buccaneers, Corsairs, etc.
Movie Books
Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
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