Julia and William Ransome just returned from England to
Tierra Dulce, their sugar plantation in Jamaica. They've
been married just seven short weeks. William's sister,
Charlotte, is here as well; however she has arrived by a
little different route. She snuck on one of Commodore
Ransome's ships, disguised as a midshipman, and almost made
it all the way before being discovered. As Charlotte and her
fiance, Ned Cochrane, are enjoying a kiss on the porch of
the plantation, someone hits Ned on the head and kidnaps
Charlotte.
William sets out to find his sister's kidnapper, taking both
of his ships with Ned in command of one. They quickly learn
that this is probably an act of the pirate, Shaw, and also
discover where he hides his ships. As they set sail, they
come upon another ship, commanded by William's brother,
James Ransome. William shares his intentions with James, but
commands him to continue on his way back to England. James
has never taken orders from William very well and sets out
himself to find Shaw and rescue Charlotte.
Meanwhile, Charlotte's real kidnapper, Salvador, realizes he
has taken the wrong woman. It was Julia that he intended to
take. As he stops at a port to learn where he can find Shaw,
he learns that Shaw has kidnapped Julia as well. This is
just what Salvador was trying to avoid. He knew of Shaw's
intentions and tried to get to her first. Now he has to find
Shaw and rescue Julia.
In their quest through the Caribbean waters to find Shaw,
Salvador and William Ransome find each other. They combine
their efforts, though Ransome is not sure he can trust a
pirate. Shaw's ship, meanwhile, overtakes James Ransome's
ship and takes him captive as well. Will all the captives be
found in time? Can Salvador be trusted to keep his end of
their bargain? And what is the reason behind these
kidnappings in the first place?
Kaye Dacus has given us another compelling historic
adventure that will draw you in from the beginning and won't
let you go until you reach the book's end. This is an
inspirational story of two strong women who stand up for
what they think is right and of the men who love them. It
reminds us that no matter what separates us, we can always
hold our loved ones in our hearts. RANSOME'S QUEST is the
last book in the Ransome Trilogy. It stands alone, though,
as an enchanting romantic escapade. Do not miss this story.
This fast-paced, engaging end to the Ransome Trilogy follows
a tale of love and danger on the Caribbean Sea in the early
1800s.
Captain William Ransome is searching for his sister,
Charlotte, who has been captured by Salvadore, the infamous
“Robin Hood of the West Indies.” When word comes that his
wife, Julia, has been kidnapped by the evil pirate, Shaw,
Captain Ransome and his crew frantically search the horizon
for the two women he loves. After Charlotte is found, she
emerges with revelations about Salvadore’s true identity and
his willingness to help search for Julia. It’s news that
sends shockwaves through the family.
Will Captain Ransome trust Salvadore to help rescue his
beloved wife? And what other secrets have been buried like
long lost treasure in these waters? Romance, intrigue, and
swashbuckling leaps of faith create a wonderfully heroic
close to this beloved series.
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