The Tavern Knight
Rafael Sabatini
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
'The Tavern Knight' by Rafael Sabatini is a historical adventure novel set during the English Civil Wars. The story follows the Tavern Knight, whose real identity is actually Roland Marleigh, Lord of Marleigh Castle. He is seeking revenge against Gregory Ashburn and his brother Joseph who killed his wife and took his son as their ward. As forces of Charles Stuart and Oliver Cromwell prepare for battle, the Tavern Knight leads the Stuart forces with Kenneth, his son, fighting under him. This novel is a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the backdrop of a historic conflict.