Publisher's Synopsis
""Prisoners of the Sea"" is a historical romance novel set during the reign of Louis XIV, King of France. The story follows the lives of two young women, the French-born Isabelle and the English-born Dorothy, who are taken captive by Barbary pirates and sold into slavery in Algiers. The two women must navigate their new lives as slaves while also trying to find a way to escape and return to their respective homelands. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome French naval officer who becomes romantically involved with Isabelle. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Written by Florence Morse Kingsley, ""Prisoners of the Sea"" is a timeless tale of adventure and romance that will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.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.
