Rafael Sabatini books in order
Italian–English writer
- Lived
- 1875–1950
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 44
Rafael Sabatini published 40 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Sea Hawk (1915). The best-known is Scaramouche (1921).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Rafael Sabatini
Standalone novels in order
The Suitors of Yvonne (1902)
Love-At-Arms (1907)
The Life of Cesare Borgia (1913)
The Sea Hawk (1915)
Scaramouche (1921)
Captain Blood (1922)
Captain Blood His Odyssey (1922)
The Snare (1922)
Fortune's Fool (1923)
The Banner of the Bull (1923)
The Strolling Saint (1923)
Bardelys the Magnificent (1924)
Mistress Wilding (1924)
Saint Martin's Summer (1924)
The Lovers of Yvonne (1924)
The Trampling of the Lilies (1924)
The Carolinian (1925)
Bellarion the Fortunate (1926)
The Gates of Doom (1926)
The Lion's Skin (1926)
The Shame of Motley (1926)
The Tavern Knight (1926)
The Nuptials of Corbal (1927)
The Hounds of God (1928)
The Romantic Prince (1929)
The King's Minion (1930)
Captain Blood Returns (1931)
The Black Swan (1932)
Heroic Lives (1934)
Venetian Masque (1934)
Chivalry (1935)
The Fortunes of Captain Blood (1936)
The Lost King (1937)
Master-at-arms (1940)
St. Martin's Summer (1940)
Columbus (1942)
The Gamester (1949)
Scaramouche the King Maker (2008)
Captain Blood Rafael Sabatini
Short story collections in order
The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series (1919)
The Sword of Islam (1939)
Non-fiction in order
The Life of Cesare Borgia of France (1923)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Sea Hawk (1924)Film · from The Sea Hawk
- Scaramouche (1952)Film · from Scaramouche
- Captain Blood (1924)Film · from Captain Blood
- Captain Blood (1935)Film · from Captain Blood
- Captain Blood: His Odyssey (1991)Film · from Captain Blood
- Captain Pirate (1952)Film · from Captain Blood Returns
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About Rafael Sabatini
Rafael Sabatini was an Italian-born British writer of romance and adventure novels.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Rafael Sabatini FAQ
- How many books has Rafael Sabatini written?
- Rafael Sabatini published 40 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rafael Sabatini's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Scaramouche.
- What is Rafael Sabatini's last book?
- The Gamester (1949).
- What is Rafael Sabatini's most famous book?
- Scaramouche (1921) is Rafael Sabatini's most widely read book.
- Which Rafael Sabatini books have been adapted?
- 4 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Sea Hawk (film, 1924), Scaramouche (film, 1952), Captain Blood (film, 1924) and Captain Blood Returns (as Captain Pirate, film, 1952).
- Can I read Rafael Sabatini's books for free?
- Yes. 21 books by Rafael Sabatini are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.