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The Shame of Motley is a swashbuckler romance first published in 1908, set in Italy at the turn of the 16th/17th century. The main character, Lazzaro Biancomonte, is of noble birth but now reduced to the role of a court fool. His redemption comes in his part in an adventure... Read Full Overview

For three days I had been cooling my heels about the Vatican, vexed by suspense. It fretted me that I should have been so lightly dealt with after I had discharged the mission that had brought me all the way from Pesaro, and I wondered how long it might be ere his Most Illustrious... Read Full Overview

The Shame of Motley is a swashbuckler romance first published in 1908, set in Italy at the turn of the 16th/17th century. The main character, Lazzaro Biancomonte, is of noble birth but now reduced to the role of a court fool. His redemption comes in his part in an adventure... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

For three days I had been cooling my heels about the Vatican, vexed by suspense. It fretted me that I should have been so lightly dealt with after I had discharged the mission that had brought me all the way from Pesaro, and I wondered how long it might be ere his Most Illustrious... Read Full Overview

This swashbuckling historical novel, first published in 1908, is set in Renaissance Italy during the late 15th century. The protagonist, Lazzaro Biancomonte, a fallen nobleman turned court jester, finds himself entangled in political and romantic intrigue. His journey through... Read Full Overview

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The Shame of Motley is a historical novel written by Rafael Sabatini. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the life of Gaston de Luynes, a young Frenchman who becomes a court jester, or motley, to King Louis XI. Despite his lowly position, Gaston is a skilled swordsman... Read Full Overview

Rafael Sabatini (1875 - 1950) was an Italian/British writer of novels of romance and adventure. At a young age, Rafael was exposed to many languages. By the time he was seventeen, he was the master of five languages. He quickly added a sixth language - English - to his linguistic... Read Full Overview

The Shame of Motley is a historical fiction novel written by Rafael Sabatini. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of a young man named Gaston de Luynes, who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of a crime. He takes on the guise of a court... Read Full Overview

The Shame of Motley by Rafael Sabatini is a historical novel set in the 15th century. The story follows the life of Gaston de Luynes, a young French nobleman who is forced to flee his homeland after being falsely accused of a crime. He takes on the guise of a jester named Motley... Read Full Overview