The Dark Frigate

"The Dark Frigate" by Charles Boardman Hawes is a children's historical novel published in 1923. Set in 17th-century England, it follows nineteen-year-old sailor Philip Marsham, who flees London and joins the crew of a merchant ship. When pirates seize control of the vessel, Philip must navigate treacherous waters between survival and honor, refusing to become one of them despite mounting pressure and danger.

The Dark Frigate, by Charles Boardman Hawes. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #50598.