
A vivid collection of true‑crime tales, this work paints a series of “nights” in history when murder, intrigue and personal passion collided. The author painstakingly mines contemporary records, turning fragmented chronicles into flowing dialogue while staying true to documented facts. Each chapter opens a new midnight scene—whether a Scottish court’s blood‑stained hall, a Venetian conspirator’s final breath, or a royal jewel’s dark exchange—inviting listeners to hear the human motives behind the headlines.
The opening stories focus on the scandalous murders of David Rizzio at Holyrood and Lord Darnley at Kirk o’ Field, setting the tone for further investigations into infamous European deaths. By stitching together actual letters, testimonies and official reports, the narrative feels both scholarly and immediate, letting the past’s whispers become a gripping auditory experience without straying into later twists or conclusions.
Language
fi
Duration
~8 hours (515K characters)
Release date
2026-06-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1950
An Italian-born British novelist who turned swashbuckling history into page-turning fiction, he helped define the classic adventure tale. His best-known books, including Scaramouche and Captain Blood, still carry the same wit, speed, and sense of daring that made them famous.
View all books
by Rafael Sabatini

by Rafael Sabatini

by Rafael Sabatini

by Rafael Sabatini

by Rafael Sabatini

by Rafael Sabatini