Ravishing Armada

12. RAVISHING ARMADA - OLOFF THE PIRATE SERIES

Oloff van Wagenaar, once a notorious pirate feared across the seas, now seeks only one thing, namely redemption. Haunted by a past steeped in violence and plunder, he envisions a future free from blood and a tranquil life with the woman he loves. But to claim that future, he must first confront the source of his torment, Deelen Bay, a lawless haven for the most ruthless pirates in the Indian Ocean.

Oloff hatches a daring plan to destroy Deelen Bay from within, leveraging his fearsome reputation to gain the trust of its cutthroat captains. He enlists the help of Admiral Rynhardt te Hoogen, a childhood friend whose loyalty is tested when Oloff’s pirate past resurfaces. As Oloff navigates the treacherous waters of deception and shifting alliances, he finds himself caught in a web of betrayals, where friends become enemies, and enemies become… perhaps allies? A web of characters conspire to destroy him. Admiral Te Hoogen is caught in a web of suspicion and as he is then forced to choose between justice and loyalty. Oloff finds himself betrayed by his oldest friend, and forced into a deadly fight for survival.

Amidst the chaos, Oloff clings to the hope of reuniting with Rynette du Bois, the fiery aristocrat whose love has the power to heal his wounded soul. But their reunion is threatened by treachery, by another man. Long-buried secrets also threaten to tear them apart, and their love is accordingly caught between the tides of duty and vengeance. As the Dutch fleet prepares for a desperate assault, Oloff finds himself a hunted man, forced to rely on his cunning, his skill with a sword, and the unwavering loyalty of a select few. With the fate of Deelen Bay and his own soul hanging in the balance, Oloff has no choice than to confront the ruthless pirates he intends to destroy.

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© 2025 Pieter Haasbroek (Ebook): 9781776491216

Translators: AI, Pieter Haasbroek

Release date

Ebook: 16 February 2025