"Pirate City: An Algerian Story" is an exciting adventure novel by the famous English writer R. M. Ballantine. The story tells about a young English sailor who is captured by pirates in Algeria. Readers feel every mischief of his enemies, every attempt to escape and every moment of hope for salvation. The author has successfully combined a tense storyline with descriptions of sea battles and cultural nuances, as the main character is forced to look for a way out not only from the pirate trap, but also from a foreign culture and religion. The book is ideal for lovers of sea adventures and historical literature.