The Lady From Madrid
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Last published Wed, Jun 22, 2016
The year is 1801. 50 years before a Spanish galleon disappeared in the South China Sea, bringing back a gift worth a King's ransom from the Philippines back to Spain. Now a young Irish rebel and adventurer captain is hired to go look for the galleon, The Lady From Madrid, And recover the treasure along with the hopes of restoring the galleon's captain's grandson's honor. The trip takes Jake Sullivan halfway around the world, being pursed by pirates, surviving terrifying storms and being hunted by a British warship!
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