The tavern knight

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The tavern knight

by Rafael Sabatini

EN·~6 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total
1

By Rafael Sabatini

2:13
2

THE TAVERN KNIGHT

0:01
3

CHAPTER I. ON THE MARCH

13:52
4

CHAPTER II. ARCADES AMBO

11:42
5

CHAPTER III. THE LETTER

4:59
6

CHAPTER IV. AT THE SIGN OF THE MITRE

10:10
7

CHAPTER V. AFTER WORCESTER FIELD

17:15
8

CHAPTER VI. COMPANIONS IN MISFORTUNE

14:10
9

CHAPTER VII. THE TAVERN KNIGHT'S STORY

22:12
10

CHAPTER VIII. THE TWISTED BAR

18:26

Description

A flamboyant, hard‑drinking rider known only as the Tavern Knight dominates a dim tavern’s flickering glow, his raucous song and sardonic laugh cutting through the stale air. He taunts a nervous young soldier in black, their clash of wits framed by clinking spurs and half‑empty bottles, hinting at a past steeped in war, loyalty, and questionable honor. The scene crackles with a mix of bawdy humor and barely restrained menace, setting the tone for a whirlwind of daring exploits.

When the knight’s restless spirit finally tires of the tavern’s confines, a secret letter arrives, pulling him onto a march toward an uncertain future. Alongside reluctant comrades and shadowy figures, he must navigate betrayals, hidden motives, and the tangled politics of a war‑torn land. Listeners will be drawn into a world where bravado masks desperation, and every laugh may conceal a deeper, more dangerous game.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (384K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Polly Stratton, and David Widger

Release date

2002-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rafael Sabatini

Rafael Sabatini

1875–1950

Best known for sweeping historical adventures like Scaramouche and Captain Blood, he wrote tales of wit, danger, and daring that helped define the modern swashbuckler. His books mix fast action with sharp humor, making them easy to enjoy even a century later.

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