Beauvallet
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Overview
In 1586, the sea between England and Spain is a field of conflict, opportunity and mortal risk. Sir Nicholas Beauvallet, the English privateer known as "Mad Nick", has made his name striking at Spanish shipping, but courage in naval combat cannot prepare him for every danger. When his fate becomes bound to that of Doña Dominica, maritime adventure gives way to a mission in which courtship, political peril and deception are inseparable. Beyond the guns and negotiations of shipboard life lies a world governed by surveillance, religious division and uncertain identities. Nicholas must move through hostile territory under assumed names, gathering intelligence and manoeuvring among courtly and military powers while the threat of discovery follows close behind. His struggle to reunite with Dominica draws the novel into imprisonment, escape planning and pursuit, testing loyalty not only through open action but through secrecy, patience and calculated risk. Elizabethan historical fiction meets privateer romance in a story that ranges from contested waters to Madrid and the guarded spaces of Spanish power. The contrast between seafaring audacity and the constraints of court and captivity gives the narrative its distinctive tension: Nicholas may command in battle, yet rescue demands disguise, social skill and the nerve to act while watched. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789377786526
- ISBN-10: 9377786525
- Publisher: Alpha Edition
- Publish Date: November 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.66 pounds
- Page Count: 220
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