The Very Nearly Honorable League Of Pirates #1 - Plot & Excerpts
SAID HILARY. “I simply can’t.” Admiral Westfield rubbed his ears, as though he hadn’t heard Hilary properly. “What did you say, my dear?” Charlie stepped forward before Hilary could stop him. “She won’t let you have that treasure,” he said, “and neither will I.” He grabbed a porcelain-handled letter opener from Miss Pimm’s desk and held it out like a sword as he approached Admiral Westfield. Charlie was quick, but the admiral was quicker: He lunged forward and caught hold of Charlie’s arm, twisting it backward and holding it there until Charlie yelped with pain. The letter opener clinked to the floor. “Father!” cried Hilary. “Let him go at once!” Admiral Westfield sighed and let go of Charlie, who winced and dropped to the floor alongside the letter opener. “I admire your gumption, lad,” he said, “but I’ve got no time for dueling.” He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small golden coin that glinted in the candlelight. “Do you recognize this magic piece?
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