The sea-hawk by Rafael Sabatini

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/3294.html.images 729 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/3294.epub3.images 376 kB Send
to
kindle
email:

EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/3294.epub.noimages 377 kB
Kindle https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/3294.kf8.images 586 kB
older Kindles https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/3294.kindle.images 555 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/3294.txt.utf-8 693 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/3294/pg3294-h.zip 325 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950
Title The sea-hawk
Note Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits John Stuart Middleton, and David Widger
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Sea stories
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Pirates -- Fiction
Subject Muslims -- Fiction
Subject British -- Africa, North -- Fiction
Subject Africa, North -- Fiction
Subject Cornwall (England : County) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 3294
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 204 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!