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ISBN: 9789378532559
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Language: malayalam
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Rafael Sabatini's The Sea-Hawk is an epic tale of betrayal, revenge, slavery and transformation, set against the turbulent world of the Mediterranean and the Barbary Coast. At the heart of the novel is Sir Oliver Tressilian, a Cornish nobleman whose privileged life is destined to be destroyed by treachery. Once a respected gentleman, Oliver is betrayed and reduced to slavery, forcing him into a brutal struggle for survival far from his homeland. But slavery cannot break his spirit. Through suffering, courage and determination, Sir Oliver undergoes a remarkable transformation. He eventually emerges as Sakr-el-Bahr, the dreaded “Sea-Hawk,” a formidable figure of the Barbary seas whose name inspires fear and respect. The novel combines the grandeur of historical fiction with the excitement of maritime adventure. Castles and estates give way to ships and hostile shores; honour is challenged by treachery; and personal vengeance becomes intertwined with the dangerous politics and conflicts of the age. With its atmospheric descriptions, dramatic action and powerful themes of betrayal, resilience, justice, revenge and redemption, The Sea-Hawk offers readers an unforgettable journey from the world of English nobility to the perilous freedom of the open sea.
