XVII century. Virginia. In Gloucester County, they are eagerly awaiting a ship with “valuable cargo” - another batch of slaves. The young colony constantly needs strong hands to work on the tobacco plantations. But there is a great demand for slaves, and there is not much choice. And now, in addition to blacks, it seems that all white rabble will have to be bought, including English rebels and notorious scoundrels-convicts. The next volume of “Masters of Adventure” includes Mary Johnston’s adventure-historical novel “Prisoners of Hope” - another book that influenced creativity Rafael Sabatini and the story of his captain Blood. Published in Russian for the first time. Sign of information products 12+