Celia Rees never disappoints. A swashbuckling good time to be had mates. She takes real life history and spins a yarn so captivating I didn't want to put it down. A young girl who finds love, herself, the strength and courage to do the right thing all while she bucks society norms. In a time when women were considered possessions and slavery was not only acceptable but business as usual. A female pirate was down right unnatural... I loved how Celia Rees gave Nancy integrity. Even being a pirate (essentially a criminal) you can still do the right thing. Thanks Celia for this wonderful novel. The notes at the end with questions awesome idea for homeschoolers and regular schools - wish they had stories like this when I was growing up.