Rafael Sabatini

An historical novel set during the aftermath of the French Revolution, before Napoleon became Emperor, but was a General, collecting Italian duchys for France. A French aristocrat, on a secret mission for the English, ends up as a double agent against the French but for Venice. Spy versus spy versus spy. Full of intrigue and romance, this novel uses the political situation in Venice, in Italy and France, as a backdrop for love and treachery. Ten stars from me!

Blood's exploits in Jamaica make for adventure and violent action.

CONRAD THE GOOD serves as court jester to a most unworthy master: Lord Otto "the Witless," who rarely appreciates jesting and acrobatics and more often rewards his good fool with a good whipping. So one night, Conrad flees, leaving Otto's realm in search of a more enlightened master--taking with him only his noble horse, Blackspur, and his beloved, the servant girl Christa the Fair. As they take to the road, they soon learn that along with their quest comes hardship. But for all the hardships they encounter, there are as many unexpected joys and friends in unexpected places, and there is always their love for one another. And always, their destination lies before them: somewhere, a sanctuary where they'll have the freedom to be together and be themselves.From the Hardcover edition.

Oliver Tressilian, a Cornish gentleman who helped the English defeat the Spanish Armada, is betrayed by his ruthless half-brother and seeks refuge in the Middle East, where he takes on a new role as a Barbary pirate.

First published October 1906, this is set in France during the Revolution.