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After graduating from seminary, Father Christopher is unexpectedly sent back in time to the hey‑day of piracy in the Caribbean. There, he finds himself thrust into the adventures of a buccaneer, sailing the seas in search of Spanish gold and confronting the moral challenges of his newfound role.
First publish date: November 13, 2007
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Gene Wolfe
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