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Cup of Gold
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025340432
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Cup of Gold is a swashbuckling historical novel that delves into the life and legends of the notorious pirate Henry Morgan. Set against the backdrop of the 17th-century Caribbean, the narrative follows Morgan's meteoric rise from a humble Welsh farmhand to a feared privateer and the King of the Freebooters. Driven by an insatiable ambition and a childhood obsession with the elusive Cup of Gold-the city of Panama-Morgan navigates a world of violence, conquest, and moral ambiguity.
The work explores the psychological depths of a man who attains everything he ever desired only to confront the emptiness of his own triumphs. The novel serves as a compelling character study of a figure caught between his humble origins and his legendary exploits. With its vivid depictions of maritime life and the brutal realities of colonial expansion, Cup of Gold offers a unique glimpse into the early literary imagination of one of America's most celebrated authors. This gripping tale of greed, power, and the high seas remains a significant example of early 20th-century historical fiction, blending mythic themes with historical detail.
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