The Barbary Mark

Stranded in Algiers after a shipwreck, Nonie Rafferty faces the threat of slave traders eager to exploit her beauty. To survive, she must concoct a convincing story to hide her true motives for being there and the secret behind her priceless pearls. With the enigmatic necromancer of the Dey offering assistance, Nonie navigates a perilous game of deception and attraction, ultimately seeking redemption in a world fraught with danger.