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Black ivory
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- Gutenberg ID
- 78822
- Title
- Black ivory
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Set in the swashbuckling era of the Caribbean, this novel follows the legendary pirate Jean Lafitte as he battles his nemesis, the Black Fox Brouillard, and navigates a web of treachery involving a captured comrade and a stolen love interest. Blending high-seas adventure with romantic intrigue, the story explores themes of loyalty, vengeance, and the temptation of power against the backdrop of the pirate stronghold of Barataria.
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In Polan Banks' *Black Ivory*, the narrative begins with Jean Lafitte waking from a brutal beating in the hold of the *Black Fox*, a ship commanded by his old nemesis, the Black Fox (Gaston Brouillard). Lafitte discovers his loyal comrade, Red Jacques, has been tortured and nearly killed by Brouillard's crew. After a fierce duel and the rescue of Lafitte by his father Pierre's ship, the *Lizette*, the story shifts to the pirate haven of Barataria. Here, the political landscape darkens as the ambitious Spaniard Manuel Espinosa seizes control of Bordeaux Manor and the island, abducting Virginia Grymes to claim her as his own. Lafitte, now a patriot and former pirate, races to save Virginia from Espinosa's lustful grasp while confronting the reality of his past. The plot thickens with Espinosa's schemes to destroy the colony and Lafitte's internal struggle between his pirate roots and his new life as a man of honor. The tale culminates in a dramatic confrontation where Lafitte must choose between his men's trust and his heart, ultimately leading to a resolution that clears his name and secures Virginia's safety, leaving the fate of the region in the hands of those who value honor over greed. The novel explores themes of redemption, the conflict between past sins and present duty, and the complex social dynamics of the Caribbean pirate colonies. Through intense duels, treacherous abductions, and emotional confessions, the story resolves the tensions between Lafitte's loyalty to his crew and his love for Virginia, affirming his transformation from a feared outlaw to a respected leader.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- Polan Banks
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Categories
- Adventure
- Biography
- Historical Fiction