There Were Two Pirates
There Were Two Pirates by James Branch Cabell is a fantasy adventure published by Wildside Press in April 2003. This edition spans 108 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Jose Gasparilla, a self-proclaimed King of Pirates who terrorizes the waters around Florida while yearning for a life he left behind in Spain, particularly his beloved Isabel. As he captures a ship, he encounters Isabel and her elderly husband, leading to a pivotal deal that could alter the course of his life.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and historical elements as the story unfolds, exploring themes of love, loss, and the quest for redemption. The tale delves into Gasparilla’s internal conflict and his desire to reclaim lost years, set against the backdrop of his pirate adventures. This edition contributes to the Wildside Fantasy Classics line, offering a unique perspective on the life of a legendary figure in a richly imagined world.
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“His name was Jose Gasparilla, and he was the self-proclaimed King of Pirates. He terrorized the waters around Florida, demanding tribute from every merchant ship he encountered. Riches flowed into his tiny island kingdom . . . and yet he longed for a life he could never have, for he had left his beloved Isabel behind in Spain. One day he would return to claim her for his bride, he knew, and she had vowed to wait for him. When he captures a ship and discovers Isabel and her elderly husband aboard, he strikes a deal with the man who stole his bride. For Jose Gasparilla, it means a chance to regain the lost years of his life . . . to live his childhood again and pick a new path, in the Land Without Shadows… “There Were Two Pirates” is a fantasy adventure in James Branch Cabell’s best style, and a terrific addition to the Wildside Fantasy Classics line.”
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