Captain Peter Blood is an Irish physician and soldier who is wrongfully convicted of treason and sold into slavery in the Caribbean. After escaping, he becomes a notorious pirate, sailing the Caribbean Sea in search of adventure and fortune. He and his crew battle the Spanish, English, and French fleets, as well as other pirates, in a series of thrilling adventures. Along the way, Blood falls in love with Arabella Bishop, a beautiful Englishwoman, and is forced to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to his crew. The novel follows Blood's adventures as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, and ultimately, his own conscience. In the end, Blood must decide whether to remain a pirate or to return to a life of respectability.
By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1931 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance · 11 chapters