Rafael Sabatini Reading Order
7 series · 50 books · Born 1875-04-29
Rafael Sabatini was an Italian-born author whose swashbuckling novels defined the adventure romance genre in the early twentieth century. Best known for his iconic series featuring Captain Blood and the cunning protagonist Scaramouche, Sabatini crafted elaborate historical tales set across Europe that combined intricate plotting with memorable characters caught between honor and survival. His prolific output spanning novels, short stories, nonfiction works, and drama established him as one of the most widely read authors of his era.
Captain Blood Series
Complete3 books (1922–1936)
Start with Captain Blood and read in order.
Start this series with Captain Blood
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1912–1934)
Start with The Life of Cesare Borgia, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Life of Cesare Borgia
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Plays Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Scaramouche Series
Complete2 books (1921–1931)
Start with Scaramouche and read in order.
Start this series with Scaramouche
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2004–2004)
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.
Start this series with The Justice of the Duke
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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.
Start this series with The Lovers of Yvonne / The Suitors of Yvonne
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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.