Instances

Francis Courtney flees the comfort of his Devonshire estate when his stepfather's gambling debts leave him penniless and at risk. He sails to South Africa with revenge and fortune on his mind: his uncle Tom Courtney killed his father, and Francis intends to avenge his death and make his fortune i...

Francis Courtney sails for South Africa with his mind on fortune and revenge, not knowing that a revelation lies in store for him on arrival. Christopher Courtney attempts to define himself beyond the privilege of being a governor's son, making a similar journey. The two's destinies intertwine in...

The Malabar coast is full of dangers: greedy tradesmen, fearless pirates, and men full of vengeance. But for a Courtney, the greatest danger might just be his own family.