Award-winning Lancaster-based Dan E. Hendrickson returns with the second installment in his “Pirate Princess Saga” series, “Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean.” The historical fiction saga sheds light on a fascinating but often overlooked chapter of American history – the role abolitionist British mariners, often thought of as ‘pirates’ played in helping enslaved people escape to freedom in the decades prior to the U.S. Civil War.
The novel continues Hendrickson’s exploration of this compelling historical period that began with “Brandy-Ballad of a Pirate Princess”, the 2021 Historical Fiction Book of the Year award winner. Readers are immersed in this swashbuckling world through the eyes of Brandy, a young woman who evolves from a merchant’s daughter to a fierce pirate captain.
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of pre-Civil War maritime history, the story weaves together action, justice, and redemption as Brandy navigates both treacherous waters and moral complexities in her quest to help others find freedom.
“This series allows me to explore a fascinating intersection of history that many readers might not know about, and frankly, I didn’t know about for many years,” says Hendrickson. “We often hear about the Underground Railroad heading north, but there was also a maritime route to freedom in the Caribbean. Through Brandy’s story, I wanted to bring this important historical narrative to life while creating an engaging adventure that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.”
Hendrickson, whose previous novels have earned multiple International Book Awards and Reader’s Favorite Awards, brings his meticulous research and masterful storytelling to this mostly unknown period of history. His ability to blend historical accuracy with compelling narrative makes this series both entertaining and enlightening.
“Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean” is available now through major book retailers and online platforms.
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