Jamaica Rum

Wealth, freedom, and power... or perhaps the hangman's noose.

1672. The Caribbean. Diego Cargrave is a merchant sailor, and as master gunner's mate, an officer of sorts, though not much of one on a small ship with only two cannon. Life offers many risks and scant prospects. He feels increasingly restless, and begins to wonder what might be the cure. When he spots a ship approaching, he suspects trouble and warns his captain. When the ship runs out guns, and runs up the black flag, he and his...