Emilio Salgari Livres

Après avoir été à l'origine du néopolar latino-américain, Paco Taibo II réinvente ici, avec la complicité involontaire d'Emilio Salgari, le roman d'aventures du XIXe siècle, en l'assaisonnant de politique, de sexe et surtout de malice littéraire. Sandokan le prince malais et son ami le Portugais Yañez de Gomara, les pirates libertaires, héros de Salgari - qui ont hanté les imaginations d'une grande partie des adolescents du XXe siècle, au même titre que les Trois Mousquetaires -, reviennent sous la plume de Taibo. Ils ont maintenant 60 ans. Leurs amis et leurs biens font l'objet d'une menace suffisante pour qu'ils réarment leurs bateaux et remobilisent leurs anciens compagnons d'armes. Ils se lancent dans une lutte infernale contre l'impérialisme sous toutes ses formes. Dans ces pages vous allez croiser : Friedrich Engels, le professeur Moriarty, des sous-marins sortis de Jules Verne, des sociétés secrètes chinoises, Rudyard Kipling, un homme au masque d'argent, des trafiquants d'esclaves, une survivante de la Commune de Paris, des aventuriers de la finance internationale, des fondamentalistes musulmans, des philosophes stoïciens, Old Shatterhand, le héros de Karl May, des banquiers philippins amis de José Marti, des espions anti-impérialistes, tous impliqués dans une aventure extraordinaire sur les traces de plants d'hévéa.

The Tigers of Mompracem are a band of rebel pirates fighting for the defense of tiny native kingdoms against the colonial powers of the Dutch and British empires. They are led by Sandokan, the indomitable “Tiger of Malaysia”, and his faithful friend Yanez De Gomera, a Portuguese wanderer and adventurer. Orphaned when the British murdered his family and stole his throne, Sandokan has been mercilessly leading his men in vengeance. But when the pirate learns of the extraordinary “Pearl of Labuan” his fortunes begin to change…

Set in Malaysia in 1868, the story revolves around a mysterious figure inciting the Dyaks to battle against Tremal-Naik. Yanez embarks on a rescue mission but discovers that Sandokan and his Tigers are also in peril. The new Rajah of Sarawak, James Brooke's nephew, threatens the pirates with war if they do not abandon their island home, raising the stakes for the Tigers of Mompracem. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, conflict, and the struggle for survival amidst political turmoil.

In this thrilling adventure, Sandokan and Yanez return to combat injustices while attempting to rescue Tremal-Naik, who has been wrongfully imprisoned and exiled. Kammamuri, Tremal-Naik's devoted servant, seeks to free him but is captured by the Tigers of Mompracem. With their help, Sandokan and Yanez must confront the ruthless James Brooke, known as 'The Exterminator', to save their friend and restore justice. The story blends action, loyalty, and the fight against tyranny in a rich, exotic setting.

Set in the perilous Black Jungle, renowned hunter Tremal-Naik enjoys a solitary life until a mysterious apparition disrupts his peace. Following the appearance of a beautiful woman and the subsequent death of one of his men, he embarks on a perilous journey with his loyal servant Kammamuri to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the treacherous landscape of the Sundarbans, they confront a deadly adversary that poses a grave threat to British India. This tale is part of a larger series featuring thrilling adventures.

Set in Assam during 1869, the story follows Sandokan and Yanez as they embark on a mission to restore Surama to her rightful throne. With the help of Tremal-Naik, Kammamuri, and the Tigers of Mompracem, they devise a clever strategy to reclaim the kingdom from the treacherous rajah Sindhia. However, their plans are complicated by Teotokris, Sindhia's cunning courtier, who proves to be a formidable opponent, presenting challenges that test their resolve and ingenuity.

Román na pozadí bojů námořních lupičů a korzárů proti španělským koloniím v 17. století líčí příběh italského šlechtice mstícího smrt svých bratří. Napínavá dobrodružná kniha romantického zabarvení, plná nečekaných zápletek a zvratů, vyznívající v oslavu odvahy, hrdinství a pevné vůle zjednat stůj co stůj spravedlivou odplatu. Podle italských originálů "Il Corsaro nero" a "La Regina dei Caraibi" převyprávěl Vladimír Henzl.

V druhém příběhu o Sandokanovi vypráví spisovatel o Tremal-Naikovi, statečném Indu, řešícímu záhadu kolem náboženské sekty a jejích krvavých rituálů v podzemí džungle. Láska ke krásné Adě, dívce, jež má být obětována bohyni Kálí, spojí Tremal-Naikův strastiplný osud se Sandokanem.