The Privateersman — Andrew Wareham

Escaping the hangman's noose in England, commoner Tom Andrews finds himself aboard a privateering ship before fleeing to New York at the time of the Revolutionary War. It is a corrupt place where opportunities abound for the unscrupulous. Betrayal forces a hurried return to England where he and business partner Joseph Star, a half Carib freed slave, ruthlessly chase riches in the early industrial boom, investing in iron, mines and cotton. But will Tom's phenomenal luck desert him as he seeks social standing and lasting affection?  NOTE: This extensive series has gained an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from hundreds of reviews.  Books best read in series order. 

 JKR Reviews:  "The Privateersman is intelligently written and packed with historical facts, skilfully interwoven into a varied and compelling story-line. Highly recommended." 

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