Stories by Famous Authors Illustrated #13

Mar 1951 · Seaboard Publishing / Famous Authors Illustrated · 0.10 USD

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"Scaramouche" is a gripping tale from 1951, featuring Rafael Sabatini’s sharp storytelling and Henry Kiefer’s dynamic art, bringing to life Andre-Louis Moreau’s dangerous double life as a fugitive and a masked performer in the Comedia dell'Arte. As Scaramouche, he moves through the shadows, gathering secrets while honing his skills under a fencing master’s tutelage—each step bringing him closer to confronting those who would see him destroyed. The story’s vivid atmosphere and suspenseful pacing are perfectly captured in Kiefer’s detailed pencils and inks, both on the interior pages and the striking cover.

Contains 2 stories

Scaramouche

28 pp · Adventure

In 1951’s *Stories by Famous Authors Illustrated #13*, Andre-Louis Moreau flees persecution in France, disguising himself as Scaramouche, the trickster of the Commedia dell’Arte, using the stage to gather secrets from those hunting him. As he trains under a master fencer, his talents sharpen—each blade strike a step closer to confronting the forces that would see him destroyed.

The Necklace

2 pp · Drama

In "The Necklace," Mathilde’s life takes a sharp turn when she borrows a sparkling necklace from her friend Jeanne for a single evening. What begins as a moment of borrowed glamour spirals into years of hardship after she loses it, driving her to spend everything trying to replace it. The story unfolds with quiet precision, revealing how a single mistake can unravel a life — and how truth, when finally known, carries a weight far heavier than any gem.