Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini
Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini is an historical novel set in the turbulent times of the French Revolution. The plot describes Andre-Louis Moreau, a young lawyer adopted by his godfather who cannot reveal his parentage. Moreau inadvertently stumbles into political events and becomes a wanted man based on the evil machinations of a sinister Marquis. He is forced to go underground and joins a group of Commedia dell' Arte traveling players, where he takes on the role of a scheming blackguard, Scaramouche. Here again, he falls foul of powerful aristocrats and escapes being kidnapped and murdered. His next adventures take place in a fencing academy where he develops his own brilliant techniques. He inherits the school on the death of the owner and comes face to face with his nemesis again. The plot takes several more interesting twists and turns before racing to its exciting conclusion.
Table of Content
Book 1 The robe
Chapter 3 The Eloquence of M. de Vilmorin
Chapter 5 The Lord of Gavrillac
Book 2 The Buskin
Chapter 2 The Service of Thespis
Chapter 4 Exit Monsieur Parvissimus
Chapter 7 The Conquest of Nantes
Chapter 11 The Fracas at the Théâtre Feydau
Book 3 The sword
Chapter 2 Quos Deus Vult Perdere
Chapter 3 President Le Chapelier
Chapter 5 Madame de Plougastel
Chapter 8 The Paladin of the Third
Chapter 10 The Returning Carriage