Marcus Palliser Livres

Set in the late 17th century, the story follows young Matthew Loftus, who escapes the coal mines of Whitby to pursue a life at sea. After a daring rescue, he finds himself aboard a Dutch pirate ship, embarking on a perilous journey filled with naval battles and moral dilemmas. Torn between his code of honor and the allure of piracy, he grapples with his legacy and his love for a woman left behind, who is now engaged to another. The narrative weaves together themes of adventure, honor, and the harsh realities of life on the Spanish Main.

Set against the backdrop of 1708 during the fierce English-French conflict over Canada, the story follows Matthew Loftus, a former orphan turned successful fur trader. As he seeks to leave behind his past encounters with pirates, the English Navy's intervention in Esperantia thrusts him into a dangerous rescue mission with hidden motives. After losing his ship in a perilous encounter, Matthew must navigate treacherous waters while racing against time to save the colony and protect the woman he loves from his rival's grasp.

It is 1702, and in the lawless Caribbean Sea, young Matthew Loftus captains his ship, the Cornelius, and vows to engage in honest trade rather than piracy and plunder. But his crew lusts after the spoils that their fast, well-armed vessel could win, and discontent begins to rumble. Meanwhile, Loftus is pursued by the English Navy on a false charge of mutiny. Matthew must evade the King's ships and escape the attention of ruthless privateers. His only chance of pardon rests with a secret almanac that promises that elusive prize-to solve the Longitude Problem. But is the almanac what it seems? Through wild gales and fierce sea battles, uprisings and reversals of fortune, Matthew sails his beloved schooner towards victory.