# Rafael Sabatini

## Biography

Rafael Sabatini was an Italian-born British writer of historical romance and adventure novels, born in Jesi, Italy, in 1875. The son of opera singers, he was exposed to numerous languages and cultures from a young age, attending schools in Portugal and Switzerland, and becoming proficient in several languages before settling in England. After an initial foray into business, Sabatini embarked on a writing career, publishing his first novel in 1902. While he wrote prolifically for years, achieving modest success, it was the publication of Scaramouche in 1921 that brought him international acclaim. This was quickly followed by other enduring bestsellers like Captain Blood and The Sea Hawk. Known for his swashbuckling tales set against richly detailed historical backdrops, Sabatini produced dozens of novels and short story collections throughout his career, maintaining his popularity with readers. He became a naturalized British citizen in 1918 and continued to write almost yearly until his death in Switzerland in 1950.

## Books

- [Captain Blood](https://samolit.com/books/96609)