8. FALCON IN THE CROW'S NEST - OLOFF THE PIRATE SERIES
The Indian Ocean teems with danger and intrigue in Falcon in the Crow’s Nest. Admiral Pierre de la Fonte, a rising star in the French navy, finds his mission to replace a controversial governor derailed when pirates seize the new governor and his daughter, the captivating Rynette du Bois. Honor-bound, de la Fonte sets out to rescue them, only to find himself ensnared in a web of pirate schemes far more complex than he imagined.
The most fearsome of these schemes is Oloff the Pirate. Oloff holds Rynette and her father for ransom. He is also the man set to take a message from the infamous Admiral of Deelen Bay, threatening war for protection fees. Caught between his duty to his nation, his growing feelings for Rynette, and the ruthless machinations of the pirate world, de la Fonte is forced into a difficult choice. Comply with the pirates’ demands or risk Rynette’s life. As de la Fonte grapples with this dilemma, Rynette finds herself a pawn in a dangerous game. Amidst ship battles, Rynette discovers a surprising connection to captain Black Freek that makes her question everything she knows about her past. Her heart becomes ensnared by a pirate who may be more than he seems.
But who is Oloff, really? Is he merely a ruthless pirate or a pawn of the Admiral of Deelen Bay. His every move seems to be dictated by a hidden agenda, a dangerous game with deadly consequences. Betrayal lurks at every turn, and shifting alliances blur the line between hero and villain. As the French fleet sails towards Pirates’ Bay, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems.
