'In that one thing--hope--we are brothers'
Roots of Betrayal (Clarenceux Trilogy #2 ) by James Forrester ...poignant words between Clarenceux and raw Carew, pirate extraordinaire, at their last moment together. Just prior to this Clarenceux declares the family motto he might adopt if so inclined,'In all our struggles, the last word is hope.' 1564, Southampton Waters: the calm before the storm. Captain Gray is in his cabin with a young girl, his men are dicing on deck, all quickly broken by the cry of 'Boarders--Boarders on deck!' The only warning before all hell breaks loose and the ship is captured. The opening scenes of a pirate raid propel you quickly into scenes of violence overlaid by a distinct impression of honour or a code that Crew, the pirate Captain adheres to. Carew is seeking the Catholic treasure and Gray has information he wants. And in London, William Harvey, Clarenceux King of Arms, is reflecting on papers he holds for safekeeping. Dangerous, treasonous papers that would likely kill ...