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Set in 1586, the tale follows Sir Nicholas Beauvallet, a notorious corsair and great‑great‑great‑grandson of Simon Beauvallet, who embarks on a voyage under Queen Elizabeth’s sanction to plunder Spanish vessels. During a return journey to Spain with his father, the galleon bearing the heiress Doña Dominica de Rada y Sylva is attacked by pirates. Dominica’s pride turns her from victim to fierce adversary when she attempts to kill the pirate, only to be captured by his boyish charm. Sir Nicholas is taken in by her dark beauty and determined spirit. He leaves her unharmed on Spanish shores while vowing to return for her, embracing the danger of a life at odds with the Crown. A swirling romance of peril, honor, and stubborn hearts ensues in this historical adventure.
First publish date: 1930
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Georgette Heyer
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