The Shame of Motley

The Shame of Motley - Paperback

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The Shame of Motley - Paperback

The Shame of Motley - Paperback

by Rafael Sabatini
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Book Overview

This swashbuckling historical novel, first published in 1908, is set in Renaissance Italy during the late 15th century. The protagonist, Lazzaro Biancomonte, a fallen nobleman turned court jester, finds himself entangled in political and romantic intrigue. His journey through betrayal, loyalty, and love leads him into the power struggles of Italy's noble families, including the Borgias. As Lazzaro navigates his dual identity-both nobleman and fool-he struggles with the shame of his lowly position and his desire for redemption.

Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) was an Italian/British writer of novels of romance and adventure. He is best known for his bestsellers "The Sea Hawk" (1915), "Scaramouche" (1921), and "Captain Blood" (1922).
ISBN9781434407146
Author Rafael Sabatini
PublisherWildside Press
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages296
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Rafael Sabatini

Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) was born in Italy to two opera singers, and often joined his parents on their professional tours of Europe. In 1918, he became a British subject and worked for the British Intelligence during World War I. He published his first novel, The Lovers of Yvonne, at the age of 27, and continued to produce numerous historical novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, and some biographies. Scaramouche was first published in 1921, followed by Captain Blood in 1922. Sabatini died in 1950 while vacationing at a Swiss ski resort.

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