The British offered Jean Lafitte a Captaincy in the British navy along with extensive lands, titles and $30,000 in gold if he agrees to join with them to fight against the United States. So why does Lafitte refuse their generous offer?
In the approaching War of 1812 General Andrew Jackson doesn't have any weapons, ammunition or money to fight the British with and no one to turn to for help but the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Jackson hates pirates, but he agrees to meet with Lafitte, and he forms an unlikely alliance with the dashing pirate. What changed Jackson’s mind about attending the meeting?
Before the war begins, Lafitte buries an unusual treasure, one that is sought in the 21st century by two men and a beautiful woman.
Julianna Montaigne a direct descendant of Pierre Lafitte has found his diary in her grandfathers old sea man’s trunk. The diary has a clue to the treasure. Eddie Calto a New York City firefighter has a second clue left to him by his great great grandfather, The two join forces in an attempt to find Lafitte's Treasure. But there are dangerous men who want the treasure for themselves and for 200 years they have waited patiently for anyone seeking Lafitte’s Treasure.
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It won the following awards
1 'AWARDED GOLD in the 2015 eLit contest in the HISTORICAL FICTION category.
2 'COVER won DaVINCI FINALIST in the 2015 ERIC HOFFER book contest.
3 'Given a 5 STAR REVIEW by READER'S FAVORITE in May 2015
4 "2015 BEST COVER AWARD by BooksGoSocial.com and was awarded a cash prize by Lawrence O'Brian of Dublan, Ireland. Voting performed by the public and judges.
5 Awarded 3rd place in the 2015, 21st annual C.I.P.A. E.V.V.Y. Book awards in the FICTION/HISTORICAL category.
Prologue
1814 New Orleans, Louisiana
It was a bright, sunny day outside, but inside the Old Absinthe House was cast in a dusk-like cozy darkness. Lamps secured to beams produced light, which cast an eerie amber glow that flickered and danced along the walls like a chorus of silent ballerinas. The bartender remained busy behind the long bar, cleaning the bar top and getting the place ready for the crowd he knew would come in later in the day. But he kept his eye on the table where four men sat in a darkened corner away from prying eyes, and far enough away that their voices couldn’t be heard. This was an important meeting for both the general and New Orleans, and possibly for the United States. The Old Absinthe House was carefully chosen for this encounter because it was considered a safe place to meet for the two men who didn’t know one another well enough yet to trust; and safety was, after all, the primary concern.
In the days prior to the meeting, and on a number of different occasions, Governor Claiborne had been poisoning General Jackson’s mind on just what type of man he would be meeting. At first, because of Claiborne’s harping, Jackson denounced Lafitte and his men as “Hellish Banditti,” and he stubbornly refused to meet with the pirate. Lafitte, having had no success in convincing Governor Claiborne of the imminent attack by the British, attempted instead to meet directly with General Jackson.
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Translated by Thaina Rangel
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Author review: Excellent Translator. |
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Author review: Carmen has always translated my books to perfection. This book was no different. I look forward to working with her on many of my other books. |
