The Sea Hawk

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Set between 1588 and 1593, the narrative follows Sir Oliver Tressilian, a Cornish gentleman betrayed by his envious brother. After enduring slavery on a Spanish galley, he is rescued by Barbary pirates and adopts the name "Sakr-el-Bahr," or "hawk of the sea." Driven by a desire for revenge, he embarks on a thrilling adventure. This edition includes a foreword by Frank Mosco, along with a biography and literary history of Rafael Sabatini, enhancing the reader's understanding of the author's work.