Rafael Sabatini

Illustrated The Sea-Hawk by Rafael Sabatini

It starts with Oliver, a nobleman, good guy. He tends to his responsibilities well, he respect his love and honor equally. So when love of his life, Rosamund, ignored her, he felt sad and weak. But he never once doubted her love for him, and hoped things will come around once again soon enough. Then conspiracy happens and things go south. From then on, it was one non-stop ride of tragic events towards the end.