The Sea Traveler’s Companion
Coming June 17, 2025
When the young and beautiful Lydia, daughter of the feared pirate Blackbeard, is captured by a band of pirates and forced to join their crew, her determined and resourceful fiancé, Ben, is willing to move heaven and earth to become reunited with her. With his best friend Bob, and the help of a multitalented navigator, they begin preparing their daring rescue plan.
Meanwhile, Mary, the lover of pirate Captain Thomas Worth, takes Lydia under her wing. The two women share a common goal: fighting for their rights and dignity in the male-dominated world of piracy. Nevertheless, these rough men, despite their faults, are dedicated to rising above the corrupt “civilization” of their day—a heartless aristocracy mired in greed and corruption. Lydia learns how to sword fight with the best of them, becoming a warrior of remarkable courage.
Filled with fierce sea storms, captivating pirate battles, and unexpected twists, this multilayered novel invites you aboard for a riveting and insightful adventure that mirrors the challenges of our time by bringing to life the best and worst of humanity during one of history’s most exciting eras.
Since visiting the New Jersey shore as a youth, Mark has loved compelling sea stories and has dreamed about writing them. He graduated from Drew University with a Bachelor of Arts and from Seton Hall University with a Master of Arts. He majored in psychology and accounting and earned NJ teaching certifications in multiple disciplines. He currently works in his business, Hawthorne Accounting Services LLC, as an Enrolled Agent, a federally licensed tax expert, and is a licensed loan officer. In 2014, Mark published his debut novel, More Precious Than Gold.
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