When the life of Queen Elizabeth I is at stake, can a chaotic trickster turn the tables on a tempest to save her?Fairfax, a plucky daemon, miscalculates when he tries to dupe a cunning spymaster on the back streets of Tudor London. Facing the gallows for treason or almost certain death as a pirate, he agrees to hunt down a mysterious orb, rumoured to have the power to cure the Queen.As he sails in search of the jewel, the sun is barely past the Wanderer's yardarm when he falls foul of the notorious pirate queen herself, Grainne O'Malley.With time ticking on the Queen's life, the odds of success shorten. Can Fairfax navigate stormy waters, escape the pirate's plundering plans and find the lost cure before they are all lost in the mysterious mist?If you like magical realism, a dash of history and a boatload of adventure, you'll love this fast-paced escape into a world of swords and sorcery. Join Fairfax on his most daring escapade yet as he discovers piracy isn't just about plunder and pluck, but family.The Fables from Naturae Series features characters from the world of Naturae in short stories, perfect for a quick escape into the past. Discover a magical hidden realm where fae, vampires, witches and daemons exist alongside mortals in a time when magic was very real

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