Three books in one! In one volume, three classic historical fiction adventure novels by the master of the genre, Rafael Sabatini . Included in this volume are Sabatini's three most popular and critically acclaimed works: Captain Blood (originally published in 1922) - Scaramouche (originally published in 1921) - The Sea-Hawk (originally published in 1915) Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) was an Italian-born British author of adventure novels and stories in a variety of literary genres. He is best known for his swashbuckling historical novels, including The Sea Hawk , Captain Blood , and Scaramouche . He also wrote plays and short stories, many of which have been adapted into films. Sabatini was born in Jesi, Italy, in 1875 and was the eldest of five children. His father was an opera singer, and his mother was a singer and a language teacher. He was educated in England and Switzerland, where he studied literature, linguistics, and history. Sabatini began writing at a young age and published his first story, “The Tavern Knight,” in 1901. He wrote prolifically throughout his life, and his works were translated into more than 20 languages. His best-known works include The Sea Hawk (1915), Captain Blood (1922), and Scaramouche (1921). The Sea Hawk was adapted into a movie starring Errol Flynn in 1940, and Captain Blood was adapted into a movie starring Errol Flynn in 1935. Sabatini was also well-known for his short stories, many of which were published in magazines such as The Strand Magazine. He wrote plays and one-act operas, and some of his plays were performed in London. Sabatini died in 1950 in Switzerland, and his works continue to be popular today. He is remembered as a master storyteller and for his vivid descriptions of characters, plots, and settings. His works remain an excellent source of entertainment for readers of all ages.