The Tavern Knight by Rafael Sabatini

The novel is set in England during the reign of King Charles II. It follows the adventures of Sir John Mallory, a former Cavalier who has been reduced to a life of poverty and obscurity. He is determined to restore his fortunes and reclaim his lost honor, and so he sets out on a quest to find the legendary Tavern Knight, a mysterious figure who is said to possess a great fortune. Along the way, Sir John encounters a variety of colorful characters, including highwaymen, smugglers, and a beautiful young woman who may hold the key to his quest. He also finds himself embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a secret society and a powerful nobleman. Will Sir John succeed in his quest? Will he be able to reclaim his lost honor? Read The Tavern Knight to find out!

By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 27 chapters · 70,825 words

First lines

He whom they called the Tavern Knight laughed an evil laugh - such a laugh as might fall from the lips of Satan in a sardonic moment.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Rafael Sabatini
• Date: 1904 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
• Length: 70,825 words
• Structure: 27 chapters, 1,720 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The Tavern Knight is set in 17th century England and follows the story of a man who is a former soldier and is now a tavern keeper.
• Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, encountering a variety of characters and situations along the way.
• Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a woman he meets on his journey, and the story follows their relationship as they face various obstacles.
• Fantasy — The story contains elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures and supernatural events.

Tags

Adventure · Romance · answer · answered · boy · castle · cried · crispin · crispin's · cynthia · door · eyes

Contents

• Chapter 1: On the March
• Chapter 2: Arcades Ambo
• Chapter 3: The Letter
• Chapter 4: At the Sign of the Mitre
• Chapter 5: After Worcester Field
• Chapter 6: Companions in Misfortune
• Chapter 7: The Tavern Knight's Story
• Chapter 8: The Twisted Bar
• Chapter 9: The Bargain
• Chapter 10: The Escape
• Chapter 11: The Ashburns
• Chapter 12: The House That Was Roland Marleigh's
• Chapter 13: The Metamorphosis of Kenneth
• Chapter 14: The Heart of Cynthia Ashburn
• Chapter 15: Joseph's Return
• Chapter 16: The Reckoning
• Chapter 17: Joseph Drives a Bargain
• Chapter 18: Counter-plot
• Chapter 19: The Interrupted Journey
• Chapter 20: The Converted Hogan
• Chapter 21: The Message Kenneth Bore
• Chapter 22: Sir Crispin's Undertaking
• Chapter 23: Gregory's Attrition
• Chapter 24: The Wooing of Cynthia
• Chapter 25: Cynthia's Flight
• Chapter 26: To France
• Chapter 27: The Auberge Du Soleil

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• Dagger and Sword (1917)
• The Word of Borgia (1917)
• The Snare (1917)
• The Justice Of The Duke (1908)
• Mr Dewbury's Consent (1906)
• Monsieur Delamort (1909)
• The Spiritualist, A Story of the Occult (1906)
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