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Where would Errol Flynn have been without this guy? Published in 1922, 1921, and 1915, respectively, these offer swashbuckling at its best in rousing adventure stories of pirates and revolutionaries. These editions include gorgeous cover art by Gregory Manchess and scholarly introductions.
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A gadzooks romance with a generous measure of blood, revenge, sacrifice, villainy, adventure, and heart-interest. (The Nation)' -- The Nation

Product Details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co. (July 17, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0393323315
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393323313
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #430,836 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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SIR OLIVER TRESSILIAN sat at his ease in the lofty dining-room of the handsome house of Penarrow, which he owed to the enterprise of his father of lamented and lamentable memory and to the skill and invention of an Italian engineer named Bagnolo who had come to England half a century ago as one of the assistants of the famous Torrigiani. Read the first page
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palmetto bale, hundred philips, silver heron, thousand philips, five philips, larboard quarter, unable longer
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Sir Oliver, Sir John, Lord Henry, Master Lionel, Master Leigh, Godolphin Court, Master Godolphin, Peter Godolphin, Master Baine, Mistress Rosamund, Lionel Tressilian, Captain Leigh, Master Peter, Ralph Tressilian, Sir Andrew, Trefusis Point, True Faith, Lord Mahomet, Queen's Lieutenant, Rosamund Godolphin, Basha of Algiers, Cape Spartel, Faithful of the Prophet's House, Master Tobias, Godolphin Park
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If only you were allowed to give 6 stars., November 28, 1999
By Gwen Kramer "gwenhwyvar" (Tehachapi, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This is another don't-read-unless-you-have-no-social-life books. It will grab you by the throat and drag you into the adventures of Sir Oliver, the Cornish knight turned barbary corsair and his firecracker of a girlfriend, Rosamund.

This is historic melodrama at its absolute best. The villains are sympathetic but not so sympathetic that you want them to win. As a character Sir Oliver is an amazing creation. His idea of warfare is to be nastier than his opponents.

Oh, and do not read in a public place, you will find yourself exclaiming "BUT HE DIDN'T KILL HIM!" "DON'T BURN THE LETTER!" "PLEASE, ROSAMUND, SEE THE LIGHT!"

That kinda thing. Loverly book, a must for any action/romance/classic junkie

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites revisited, November 9, 2001
By Gwen Kramer "gwenhwyvar" (Tehachapi, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Sea-Hawk (Hardcover)
This has been one of my favorite books since I happened upon it a few years ago. I read it all in one sitting but I have not read it cover to cover again until now.

I was struck by the marvelous characterization, even the villains have a depth that is rather unusual in novels of this period. I was also struck by the intensity of emotion. This is what melodrama OUGHT to be but seldom is.

The hero (rather anti-hero) of the Sea Hawk is Sir Oliver, a Cornish nobleman betrayed or abondoned by everyone he ever loved. Framed for murder, spurned and insulted by his fiancee, sold into slavery by his half-brother, Sir Oliver turns inward and his soul becomes twisted with hate and desire for vengeance. And that's only the first half.

Sabatini should be commended for creating an understandable anti-hero. He should be given a prize for creating a heroine who matches him in intensity. Lady Rosamund is a rare creature (even in our liberated society) a heroine who is femine but with steel behind her smile. She is intelligent and alternately defends and accuses Sir Oliver with equal fervor. Even when he seems to be getting the upper hand and she discovers her hatred of him is unfounded, she remains brave. Marvelous!

It is clear that much historical research was done for this book and the quality of it shines through. This is the best book I have read about the Elizabethan period. (even though the last half takes place in Algeria)

For those who enjoy an old fashioned melodrama, look no further.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You will love this book if you like excitement!, December 1, 1999
By Lilian (California, USA) - See all my reviews
I am SO ANGRY that they put a picture of Errol Flynn in the movie the Sea Hawk on the cover of this book. The movie is nothing like the book. IT's like they stole the name and didn't use a single bit of anything else. Well, about the REAL book. This is the story of a wonderfully wicked and fascinating character who you won't know whether to love or be in horror of. But you will undoubtedly admire Sir Oliver a.k.a Sakr-al-bahr. Not only is he clever, witty, resourceful and funny, but sarcastic and arrogant as well, which makes for a delightfully rounded character. The girl he loves deserves to be loved, unlike most silly heroines. Rosanmunde has sense and honor. You will understand the terrible amoral brother Lionel even as you hate what he puts poor Sir oliver through. The whole story will have you cheering! The religious aspect of some of the conversations will intrigue you, the fighting will excite you, and for all the die-hard romantics, the melodrama will leave you sighing with happiness. A must read!
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4.0 out of 5 stars great pirate novel
Compared to Captain Blood - less adventure, more intrigue.

I liked Captain Blood a lot more, and this one actually got a little boring at times and wasn't exactly a... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The thread of Sabatini's plot spirals in glorious blossoms across the pages
The thread of Sabatini's plot spirals in glorious blossoms across the pages of this must-read for those who love adventure, love, levity and danger tightly compressed within human... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Romatic Fiction
I write this message to announce my great good fortune to have discovered at last the novels of Rafael Sabatini. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book
I particularly liked the feel of this book. If felt like it could have been written when the book took place. Read more
Published 11 months ago by duckychavez

5.0 out of 5 stars First rate swashbuckler!
Captain Blood pales in comparison. This is an Erol Flynn type story with no holds barred. Tougher to make a film on it, but the story is stop notch. Read more
Published 13 months ago by L. Copeland

2.0 out of 5 stars A melodrama, not a swashbuckling adventure
The book is a melodrama. The first part consists of the main character wanting to marry a 17 year old girl but her brother objects. Lots of talking. Very little action. Read more
Published on July 3, 2007 by dugfromthearth

5.0 out of 5 stars Escape Into Fascinating Characters
"Captain Blood" is adventurism with lots of action and good character studies. "The Sea Hawk" is also adventure but with far less action and more fascinating character studies... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Action from cover to cover
I find it hard at times to pick up novels written a century ago or so, the language can be archaic, the pace a little slow... Not so this novel. Read more
Published on March 16, 2005 by Kara Ortiez

5.0 out of 5 stars No Superficial Linguistic Dust Here
Having recently read several modern novels by contemporary authors, I was transported by THE SEA-HAWK back in time to an earlier style of writing and a distinctly different use of... Read more
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