Kate Bonnet

Kate Bonnet

by Frank R. Stockton

Set in the early 17th century in Barbados, 'Kate Bonnet' tells the story of the spirited daughter of a notorious pirate. While her father sails the high seas, Kate finds herself drawn to a young, prosperous farmer, sparking a romance that is complicated by her family's outlaw heritage. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the clash between societal expectations and personal desires, all set against the backdrop of the vibrant and dangerous world of the Caribbean.

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Frank R. Stockton

United States

Frank Richard Stockton was an American writer and humourist, best known today for a series of innovative children's fairy tales that were widely popular during the last decades of the 19th century. B...

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