This book was first published in 1987 and it’s worth finding
if you are a fan of pirate romance. While no date is given, it appears to be
set in 18th century when Williamsburg was the capital of the Virginia
Colony.
It’s the story of Lady Merrit Ellison who,
while sailing to the Virginia Colony to meet her betrothed, Lord Whitelaw, was taken
hostage by the pirate known as the Spanish Angel (for his handsome face). He
also stole her dowry of priceless pearls. But she gave him her innocence and
then fell in love with the rogue.
Nicholas had vengeance on his mind when he took Lady Merrit while releasing the others on the ship his pirate crew plundered. He wants to ruin Lord Whitelaw and his family for the terrible wrongs they did to him and his mother. Even his love for Merrit will not interfere with his plans. He is a man of many faces with keen intelligence and a thirst for revenge. Lady Merrit is a survivor with spunk.
On their way to a happy ending, they experience
many adventures. Marrit cannot resist her “Colley” even if his intentions are
not always honorable.
The book will certainly hold your
attention as there are many twists and turns and lots of worthy secondary
characters. The author does engage in some head hopping, which took me a while
to get used to, and some errors in forms of address, as well as some improbable
moments. Still, it’s a page-turner and a classic. Pirate romance lovers will
want to get a copy.
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