The Pirate Captain, Chronicles of a Legend: Nor Silver

Lynne’s rollicking debut, the first installment in her “Pirate Captain, Chronicles of a Legend” series, is action-packed historical naval fiction that offers romance, drama, and plenty of piratical mayhem. Jacobite war criminal Cate McKenzie is fleeing Scotland on a ship bound for the West Indies when her ship is raided by the fearsome pirate Nathanael Blackthorne. Cate is taken hostage and forced aboard Nathanael’s ship. No stranger to battles and blood, she quickly takes to seafaring life, helping with simple medical care and developing a close relationship with the captain. A full cast of narrators, including Rosalyn Landor, Eleanor Tomlinson, and Graham McTavish, keeps the action moving while offering complex and well-developed character portraits. Listeners will be captivated by the ever-surprising plot, enhanced with excellent details about ship operations and customs. Background music and sound effects round out this thoroughly entertaining audiobook, creating a cinematic listening experience.