The Shipbuilder's Daughter
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"She's the kind of person you want to trust, but shouldn't. She isn't good and isn't bad, but so very powerful that she doesn't even go outside. Be careful."
"I don't know what to believe anymore. All I know is I'm caught up in this web and I can't get myself out."
"I want you to be careful."
1720 is considered the Golden Year of piracy. The Caribbean port city of Nassau is growing very rich and is the center of operation for the sea's most viscous villains. One unlikely girl is in control of all of them.
Simon wants revenge. Toby wants answers. And the girl wants to help herself.
Spanish Galleons are awfully good places to store secrets.
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