Captain Blood

Rafael Sabatini, an Italian/British author, was renowned for his adventure and romance novels, mastering six languages by his teens. He began publishing in the 1890s, with his first novel appearing in 1902. Prolific in his output, Sabatini wrote approximately one book each year, favoring English for its storytelling potential. His most celebrated works include bestsellers like The Sea Hawk, Scaramouche, and Captain Blood, alongside other notable titles such as The Lion's Skin and The Strolling Saint, totaling thirty-one novels and various other writings.