The Historical Nights' Entertainment: First Series

"The Historical Nights' Entertainment: First Series" by Rafael Sabatini is a collection of historical stories that show real events filled with secrets, lies, and strong emotions. Each story is based on history books and tells about famous people and events from different times, as Sabatini mixes true history with exciting storytelling. The book starts with an introduction where the author shares how he tells historical stories, focusing on sticking to the facts while making the stories more thrilling. The first story, "The Night of Holyrood," is about the murder of David Rizzio, who was a friend of Mary, Queen of Scots. The beginning creates a feeling of stress and disagreement, exploring the relationships between Mary, her husband Darnley, and important people in the Scottish court. Darnley's jealousy and desire for power lead to Rizzio's terrible murder, which shows the dangerous political games of the time. This story starts a series of exciting historical dramas, encouraging readers to discover the stories that come next.