![]() " The book was published in 1921 and the style is very different from books published now. " This is the first 'big' novel I read as a child - and I've wanted a revolution ever since! " Sabatini has a problem with making his heroes too good. " Really love French history and this one is good. ![]() And they live happily ever after, oh yes, and it all takes place in the middle of the French Revolution. Secrets are finally revealed (which you definitely figure out prior to them being revealed). From swashbuckling swordsmanship to prudent politics, this story has it all. " This book is a classic example of Renaissance historical fiction. This is an adventure-romance set during the height of the French Revolution that satisfies to the last page. Intelligent, interesting, and compelling. Neat to see foundational cliches in action. " Unexpectedly entertaining read, although I suspect Google Books did not have the best edition (typos, ho!). " Just a tad slower then "Captain Blood" or "The Sea Hawk", none-the-less, "Scaramouche" was wonderfully conceived and raised significant issues that are still very valid today. ![]() ![]()
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