Captain Blood

Peter Blood is an Irish doctor whose only crime is tending the wounds of a defeated rebel. Convicted of treason, he is shipped to Barbados and sold into slavery on a sugar plantation. When Spanish raiders attack the island, Blood seizes their ship and turns pirate, gathering a loyal crew of fellow escaped prisoners. Over years of raiding across the Caribbean he earns a reputation for daring and an unexpected sense of honor, all while carrying a torch for the niece of the man who once owned him. Rafael Sabatini’s swashbuckler blends sea battles, narrow escapes, and a stubborn instinct for justice. Available as a free PDF and EPUB edition.