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Rafael Sabatini

Captain Blood

For fans of 'The Black Swan', 'Captain Blood' is another thrilling adventure by Rafael Sabatini. The novel follows the exploits of Peter Blood, an Irish physician who is wrongly accused of treason and sentenced to slavery in the Caribbean. After escaping, he becomes a successful pirate, but must constantly evade the authorities who seek to bring him to justice.

Alexandre Dumas

The Three Musketeers

If you enjoyed the adventure and historical setting of 'The Black Swan', you may like 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas. Set in 17th century France, it follows the adventures of d'Artagnan, a young nobleman who joins forces with the three musketeers to defend the honor of the queen and the kingdom. Filled with action, romance, and intrigue, this classic novel is a timeless adventure.

Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo

For readers who enjoyed the themes of revenge and adventure in 'The Black Swan', 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas is a must-read. The novel tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a man who is wrongly accused of treason and imprisoned for 14 years. After escaping, he seeks revenge on those who betrayed him, using his newfound wealth and cunning to bring them to justice.

Anthony Hope

The Prisoner Of Zenda

If you enjoyed the adventure and intrigue of 'The Black Swan', you may like 'The Prisoner of Zenda' by Anthony Hope. Set in the fictional kingdom of Ruritania, it tells the story of Rudolf Rassendyll, an Englishman who bears a striking resemblance to the king. When the king is kidnapped, Rassendyll takes his place, but soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous plot to seize the throne.

Baroness Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

For readers who enjoyed the themes of adventure and intrigue in 'The Black Swan', 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' by Baroness Orczy is a great choice. Set during the French Revolution, it tells the story of Sir Percy Blakeney, a British nobleman who leads a double life as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a masked hero who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine. Filled with adventure, romance, and intrigue, this classic novel is a thrilling read.

Rudyard Kipling

Kim

If you enjoyed the adventure and exotic setting of 'The Black Swan', you may like 'Kim' by Rudyard Kipling. Set in colonial India, it tells the story of Kimball O'Hara, a young Irish orphan who becomes involved in the Great Game, a political and espionage conflict between the British and Russian empires. Filled with adventure, intrigue, and rich historical detail, this novel is a classic of adventure literature.

Johnston McCulley

The Mark of Zorro

For readers who enjoyed the themes of adventure and justice in 'The Black Swan', 'The Mark of Zorro' by Johnston McCulley is a great choice. Set in California during the Spanish colonial period, it tells the story of Don Diego Vega, a young nobleman who leads a double life as the masked hero Zorro, fighting for justice and the rights of the common people against corrupt officials and tyrants.

Jack London

The Sea-Wolf

If you enjoyed the adventure and sea setting of 'The Black Swan', you may like 'The Sea-Wolf' by Jack London. The novel tells the story of Humphrey Van Weyden, a cultured and refined man who is shipwrecked and rescued by a brutal and sadistic sea captain named Wolf Larsen. As they sail through the treacherous waters of the Pacific, Van Weyden must confront the harsh realities of life on the sea and the darkness within himself.

Mark Twain

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

For readers who enjoyed the adventure and themes of freedom in 'The Black Swan', 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain is a classic choice. The novel tells the story of Huck Finn, a young boy who escapes his abusive father and sets off on a journey down the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway slave. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters and situations that challenge their views on race, slavery, and freedom.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island

If you enjoyed the adventure and themes of treasure hunting in 'The Black Swan', 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic choice. The novel tells the story of Jim Hawkins, a young boy who discovers a treasure map and sets off on a dangerous journey to find the buried treasure. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including the infamous pirate Long John Silver, and must navigate treachery, danger, and adventure to claim the treasure.