Master of the Sword: A Cape pirate adventure, Book 1

A murdered father.

A son framed for the crime.

A ruthless pirate captain who wears his face.

Plunge into the Golden Age of Piracy (1690-1720), where the treacherous waters of the Cape of Good Hope are just the beginning of a worldwide adventure.

Oloff van Wagenaar sails from Holland to the Dutch Cape Colony hoping to reunite with his estranged father. Instead, he finds his home in ruins, his father slain, and himself accused of the brutal crime. Hunted by colonial authorities and condemned by a trusted servant’s testimony, Oloff must flee for his life.

His only ally is Anna te Hoogen, the governor’s bold and beautiful niece, who risks everything to save him. But freedom comes at a cost. Mistaken for a feared sea pirate, Oloff is forced to assume a deadly new identity on the high seas.

Leading a desperate crew of escaped slaves, Oloff seizes a pirate ship and sails toward the wild waters of Madagascar. His mission. To unmask his father’s killer, reclaim his honor, and survive in a world ruled by cutlasses, cannon fire, and betrayal. But every step deeper into piracy drags him closer to becoming the very monster he despises.

To clear his name and reclaim the woman he loves, Oloff must hunt down his phantom double through treacherous waters and lawless pirate havens.

Perfect for fans of swashbuckling adventures, historical thrillers, and epic tales like The Count of Monte Cristo, this gripping series opener delivers action, revenge, and high-seas adventure in the Dutch Cape Colony and beyond.

Start the unforgettable Oloff the Sea Pirate saga today and set sail on a storm of betrayal, revenge, and daring adventure!

© 2025 Pieter Haasbroek (Ebook): 6610000727360

Translators: AI, Pieter Haasbroek

Release date

Ebook: 27 August 2025