Man of Fortune
- Authors: Chris Thorndycroft
- Series: Book 3 in the Molucca Star Quartet series
- Genres: Historical
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- Rating: 4.3 based on 37 reviews
- Release Date: August 7, 2023
- Print length: 258 pages (Paperback)
About the book
The year is 1715, and in the Caribbean, Philip Rake and his crew on the Azrael have endured numerous challenges, including storms, shipwrecks, and betrayals, all in pursuit of vengeance. Rake is determined to reclaim the Molucca Star, a precious diamond that promises immense wealth and fortune for him and his men.
However, the region is thrown into chaos by a significant event. The Spanish treasure fleet departing from Havana has been wrecked off the coast of Florida, attracting pirates and privateers from all corners of the Caribbean like bees to honey. As the Golden Age of Piracy gains momentum, Philip Rake embarks on a thrilling five-year journey filled with danger and deceit, encountering infamous figures of the era such as Blackbeard, Charles Vane, Anne Bonny, and Mary Read.
Yet, Rake's path is far from smooth sailing. With the pirates growing in power, an English force sets out to eradicate them once and for all. Amidst the chaos, old friends and enemies resurface, complicating Rake's already tumultuous life and compelling him to make crucial decisions.
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