Fortune's Whelp

Set against the backdrop of 17th-century privateering, the story follows Scotsman Edward MacNaughton, a former privateer captain embroiled in a conspiracy to assassinate King William III. Acquitted of piracy twice, he navigates political intrigue while entangled with three women: a cunning smuggler, a wealthy widow with secrets, and a former lover seeking freedom. As MacNaughton faces rebellion and danger, he approaches life with bravery and cunning, embodying the spirit of adventure on the high seas.