The Tavern Knight

A disgraced nobleman. A stolen inheritance. A reckoning years in the making.
During England’s Civil War, Sir Crispin Galliard has become the Tavern Knight: a hard-drinking, sardonic swordsman with little left to lose. When he crosses paths with Kenneth Stewart, a young man whose stern ideals clash with Crispin’s worldly ways, an uneasy companionship begins. Their journey draws them into a web of family secrets, political danger, and personal loyalties—and toward the estate and past Crispin has never been able to forget.
First published in 1904, Rafael Sabatini’s historical adventure combines swordplay, intrigue, romance, and the question of whether a ruined man can reclaim his honor as well as his home.
This beautifully illustrated A17 Press Classic Adventure edition brings a fresh visual presentation to a classic tale of revenge, loyalty, and redemption, with artwork created for this edition.
For readers who enjoy swashbuckling adventure, richly plotted historical fiction, and unforgettable characters tested by their past.