
By Rafael Sabatini
THE TAVERN KNIGHT
CHAPTER I. ON THE MARCH
CHAPTER II. ARCADES AMBO
CHAPTER III. THE LETTER
CHAPTER IV. AT THE SIGN OF THE MITRE
CHAPTER V. AFTER WORCESTER FIELD
CHAPTER VI. COMPANIONS IN MISFORTUNE
CHAPTER VII. THE TAVERN KNIGHT'S STORY
CHAPTER VIII. THE TWISTED BAR
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.
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.

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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by Rafael Sabatini

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by Rafael Sabatini

by Rafael Sabatini