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The Privateer
The Privateer
Author: Josephine Tey
The Bondsman-Pirate who plundered an empire! Spain's rule over the Americas was unchallenged -- until Henry Morgan, privateer, set sail for Jamaica with his lusty, loyal crew. This is the incredible, true story of the former bondsman who bought his freedom with powder and steel, sacking the richest ports of the West Indies for women, for gol...  more »
ISBN: 168398
Publication Date: 2/1970
Pages: 303
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Publisher: Signet Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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hardtack avatar reviewed The Privateer on + 2799 more book reviews
Josephine Tey is one of my favorite mystery writers. Unfortunately for that genre, she spent most of her time writing plays.

While she did take some literary license with Henry Morgan's life, her writing in this book flowed along as if it were music. It was a great pleasure to read.

Sadly, I've read all of her novels.


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