Rafael Sabatini Reading Order
7 series · 50 books · Born 29 April 1875
Rafael Sabatini was a prolific author known for his adventurous tales and swashbuckling narratives, captivating readers throughout his career from 1902 to 2022. With an impressive catalog of 50 works spanning seven series—including beloved titles like Scaramouche and Captain Blood—he masterfully blended historical fiction with action and romance. His contributions to literature also include standalone novels, short stories, and collections that showcase his storytelling prowess and imaginative flair.
Captain Blood Series
Complete3 books (1922–1936)
Start with Captain Blood and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1912–1934)
Start with The Life of Cesare Borgia, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Plays Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Tyrant 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Scaramouche Series
Complete2 books (1921–1931)
Start with Scaramouche and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2004–2004)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Treasure Ship 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete8 books (1912–2009)
Start with The Justice of the Duke, the first of 8 books in the Short Story Collections series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Justice of the Duke 1912Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Banner of the Bull 1915Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Nuptials of Corbal 1927Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Turbulent Tales 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | A Fair Head of Angling Stories 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Fortunes of Casanova and Other Stories 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Outlaws of Falkensteig 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Collected Short Stories of Rafael Sabatini 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete31 books (1902–2022)
Start with The Lovers of Yvonne / The Suitors of Yvonne, the first of 31 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Lovers of Yvonne / The Suitors of Yvonne 1902Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Tavern Knight 1904Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Bardelys The Magnificent 1905Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Trampling of the Lilies 1906Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Love-At-Arms 1907Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Shame of Motley 1908Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  St Martin's Summer 1909Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Mistress Wilding / Anthony Wilding 1910Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Lion's Skin 1911Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Strolling Saint 1913Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Gates Of Doom 1914Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Sea-Hawk 1915Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Snare 1917Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Fortune's Fool 1922Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Carolinian 1925Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Bellarion the Fortunate 1926Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Hounds of God 1928Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Romantic Prince 1929Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The King's Minion / The Minion 1930Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Black Swan 1931Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Stalking-Horse 1933Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Venetian Masque 1934Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Chivalry 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Lost King 1937Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Sword Of Islam 1939Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Marquis Of Carabas / Master-At-Arms 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Columbus 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  King In Prussia / The Birth of Mischief 1944Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Gamester 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Saga of the Sea 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | The Marquis of Carabas 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rafael Sabatini written?
- Rafael Sabatini has written 50 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1902 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Rafael Sabatini series?
- Here are the first books in Rafael Sabatini's series: Captain Blood: Captain Blood; Non-Fiction: The Life of Cesare Borgia; Scaramouche: Scaramouche; Short Story Collections: The Justice of the Duke.
- What order should I read Rafael Sabatini's books?
- We recommend reading Rafael Sabatini's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Rafael Sabatini's series complete?
- Rafael Sabatini has 6 completed series.