The Historical Nights Entertainment, First Serie
The Historical Nights Entertainment, First Series, by Rafael Sabatini, is a collection of stories from the Middle Ages, told in the style of a medieval romance. The stories are set in various countries, including Italy, France, Spain, and England, and feature a variety of characters, from kings and queens to knights and ladies. The stories are full of adventure, romance, and intrigue, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the past. The stories are told in a vivid and engaging style, and the characters are brought to life with vivid descriptions and dialogue. The stories are sure to captivate readers of all ages, and provide an entertaining and educational look at the past.
By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 13 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: The Night of Holyrood, the Murder of David Rizzio
- Chapter 2: The Night of Kirk O' Field, the Murder of Darnley
- Chapter 3: The Night of Betrayal, Antonio Perez and Philip II of Spain
- Chapter 4: The Night of Charity, the Case of the Lady Alice Lisle
- Chapter 5: The Night of Massacre, the Story of the Saint Bartholomew
- Chapter 6: The Night of Witchcraft, Louis XIV and Madame De Montespan
- Chapter 7: The Night of Witchcraft, Louis XIV and Madame De Montespan
- Chapter 8: The Night of Gems, the "affairs" of the Queen's Necklace
- Chapter 9: The Night of Nuptials, Charles the Bold and Sapphira Danvelt
- Chapter 10: The Night of Stranglers, Govanna of Naples and Andreas of Hungary
- Chapter 11: The Night of Hate, the Murder of the Duke of Gandia
- Chapter 12: The Night of Escape, Casanova's Escape from the Piombi
- Chapter 13: The Night of Masquerade, the Assassination of Gustavus III of Sweden
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