This is a real story about pirates, replete with dangerous adventures, numerous duels, fights and large-scale battle scenes. The adventurous adventures of a Spanish nobleman are interspersed with fascinating stories from the life of an old French filibuster. The time of action is the end of the 17th century, the place of action is the islands of Hispaniola and Tortuga, infested with wild buccaneers and ruthless corsairs. But the young Spanish nobleman, who found his love here, was not used to hiding from danger, because he is reputed to be a phenomenal fencing master. The book is based on real historical events, including two assaults on Tortuga, the siege of the Spanish city of Santo Domingo, countless battles, boardings and duels...< /p>