The Tyrant

Rafael Sabatini (1875–1950) was an Italian-English writer known for his swashbuckling historical novels filled with high adventure, romance, and sharp wit. Born in Jesi, Italy, to an English mother and an Italian father, Sabatini was well-equipped with a rich cultural heritage that influenced his writing. He was multilingual, mastering English, Italian, French, and German, which further enriched h...