Gentleman of Fortune (Historical Fiction) (Buccaneers) (Volume 2)

1699. Dogged by the mysterious deeds of his long-dead buccaneer father, Jacob Hollum tries to find his place in a lawless world of blood and gold. The promise of a better life seemingly lies in the capture of the San Isdora a Spanish galleon and the beautiful Maria Fan z he finds amongst its precious indigo and silver.

When a bloody disagreement between cutthroats strips everything away, Jacob is caught between pursuing his new sweetheart, or the lure of riches. He ends up in a perilous situation, where even his skill with the cutlass may not be enough to see him safe