Publisher's Synopsis
Black Bartlemy's Treasure is a classic adventure novel written by Jeffery Farnol. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the journey of a young man named Martin Conisby. Martin's father is murdered by his own cousin, Sir Richard Brandon, who also steals his family's estate. Martin is left with nothing but a desire for revenge and sets out to find Sir Richard and reclaim his rightful inheritance.Martin's journey takes him to the high seas where he encounters pirates, treacherous storms, and dangerous battles. Along the way, he meets a mysterious woman named Anne who becomes his ally in his quest for revenge. Together, they discover a map leading to the legendary treasure of Black Bartlemy, a notorious pirate who had amassed a fortune before disappearing without a trace.As Martin and Anne set out to find the treasure, they must navigate through dangerous waters, outwit their enemies, and overcome various obstacles. Their journey is filled with suspense, action, and romance, as they uncover the truth behind Martin's father's murder and Sir Richard's treachery.Black Bartlemy's Treasure is a thrilling adventure novel that captures the spirit of the golden age of piracy. Farnol's vivid descriptions of the high seas and the characters' daring escapades make this book a timeless classic.1920. Farnol was one of the best-selling authors of the early part of the 20th century. The book begins: The Frenchman beside me had been dead since dawn. His scarred and shackled body swayed limply back and forth with every sweep of the great oar as we, his less fortunate bench-fellows, tugged and strained to keep time to the stroke. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
