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Captain Blood

By: Rafael Sabatini
Narrated by: Robert Whitfield
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George MacDonald Fraser, author of the Flashman novels, praises this hearty saga as "one of the great unrecognized novels of the 20th century." Doctor Peter Blood's quiet life is shattered when he is convicted of treason for helping a wounded nobleman in the 1685 rebellion against King James II.
He's swept into a slave ship to Barbados but escapes from slavery and a brutal plantation owner during a Spanish Pirate attack. He becomes a pirate and before long becomes the greatest buccaneer of them all. Raids, sea battles, sword fights, acts of gallantry and low cunning follow, recounted with zest and skill by a natural-born storyteller.©1999 Blackstone Audiobooks; Originally published in England in 1922 (P)1999 Blackstone Audiobooks Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Sea Adventures Adventure Heartfelt Feel-Good Pirate

Critic reviews

"A salty dose of high-seas adventure....First-class storytelling." (Library Journal)
Swashbuckling Adventure • Witty Dialogue • Excellent Accents • Well-developed Characters • Complex Hero • Engaging Plot

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Where does Captain Blood rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10 and I've listened to nearly 300

Who was your favorite character and why?

Who else but the Captain?

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Sabatini is a master. Perhaps only Dumas can rival him, but even he would struggle against Sabatini's wit. Though this is technically a young adult book, the writing is of such high quality that it can be enjoyed at any age. The narrator, Robert Whitfield (or rather Simon Vance / Richard Matthews) does an incredible job, and really helps bring to life the character of Captain Blood. He makes him every bit as charming as Sabatini, no doubt, intended. Needless to say, I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is one of the best.

One of the Best

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I loved the story Sabatini is a master story teller, and Robert Whitfield a wonderful and accomplished voice actor. Loved the book as a child and now as a 54 year old as an older man. Awesome take on a classic tale.

Peter Blood Doctor. Captain pirate and theif!

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A terrific yarn, full of adventure and historical charm. The narration is top-notch. Highly recommended.

A Brilliant Accomplishment

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Well read and well presented. Raphael Sabatini cannot be topped for a completely developed novel with all the trimmings!

Sabatini at his best

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A great, swashbuckling tale written with style. Well read and I listened with definite pleasure.

Fantastic!

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