Historiallisia öitä : Ensimmäinen sarja by Rafael Sabatini
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"Historiallisia öitä" by Rafael Sabatini is a collection of historical narratives written in the early 20th century. It reconstructs notorious nights of European history—murders, betrayals, and political shocks—told as dramatized yet source‑grounded episodes. The opening focuses on Mary, Queen of Scots, her favorite David Rizzio, and her husband Lord Darnley, tracing intrigue and bloodshed in 16th‑century Scotland. The opening of the book sets out a preface explaining the method: to retell sensational
historical episodes with minimal invention, coloring only where sources are silent, and noting a few cases where interpretation is bolder. It then recounts “Holyrood Night,” portraying Darnley as vain and weak, Rizzio’s rise to influence, and the nobles’ conspiracy; Ruthven, Morton, and allies burst into Mary’s chamber, drag Rizzio away, and stab him, after which Mary is held captive. She coolly manipulates Darnley’s fear that the lords will discard him, feigns agreement to an amnesty, delays signing, and escapes with him through a secret way to raise forces, driving the conspirators to flight. At the start of “Kirk o’ Field Night,” the narration argues Mary’s error in delaying her vengeance, reveals a damning bond proving Darnley’s complicity, shows his disgrace and isolation, and hints at Mary’s growing reliance on Bothwell. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Tervaskanto, Jussi |
| Title | Historiallisia öitä : Ensimmäinen sarja |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: Werner Söderström Osakeyhtiö, 1930. |
| Note | Translated selections from: The historical nights' entertainment, first series, #2636. |
| Contents | Holyroodin yö: David Rizzion murha -- Kirk o' Fieldin yö: Darnleyn murha -- Ilmiantoyö: Antonio Perez ja Espanjan Filip II -- Armeliaisuuden yö: Rouva Alice Lislen juttu -- Teurastusyö: Pärttylin yön tapahtumat -- Jalokiviyö: Kuningattaren kaulakoristejuttu -- Kauhun yö: Carrier'n toimeenpanemat hukutukset Nantes'issa -- Kuristusyö: Napolin Giovanna ja Unkarin Andreas -- Vihan yö: Gandian herttuan murha -- Naamiaisyö: Ruotsin Kustaa III:n murha. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Europe -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Historical fiction, English -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 78860 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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