Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scaramouche | 1921 | Rafael Sabatini | Buy |
| 2 | Scaramouche The King Maker | 1931 | Rafael Sabatini | Buy |
The Scaramouche series by Rafael Sabatini begins with one of the most famous opening lines in adventure fiction: “He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad.” Scaramouche (1921) follows Andre-Louis Moreau through the French Revolution as he transforms from a provincial lawyer into an actor, a politician, and a master swordsman.
Scaramouche The King Maker (1931) picks up the story a decade later, following Moreau through the political upheavals that followed the Revolution’s early years. The sequel is less well known but continues Sabatini’s blend of historical detail, sharp dialogue, and action set pieces.