Publisher's Synopsis
Twenty-one years old Adriaan van der Meer lives on the rougher side of life - orphaned on the streets of Amsterdam during the war he fell in with notorious smugglers and thieves. Now, he plots to amass his own wealth, and he'll do it, no matter what the cost. Smuggling fuel, coal, wine, and whiskey no longer gives him a rush, so he partners with an unsavory man and steals a Nazi treasure ship -- in the process he kills the crew. Blinded by gold and the thrill of danger, he is unfazed by the blood on his hands and the lustful pirate in his soul is unleashed. Now there's no stopping him. His new financial windfall and worldly charm allow access to the powerful Dutch elites. Soon, he maneuvers himself into a career as a Rotterdam Harbor Pilot, a perfect cover for his newest venture. He knows he should stop, but greed and a reckless spirit prod him to continue. If he values his life, he must find a way out of the whirlpool sucking him under. Otherwise, he'll pay the price - and his life will be the currency.
