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Orphaned Philip flees London and joins a ship seized by pirates, forcing him into brutal seafaring adventures.
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Orphaned Philip flees London and joins a ship seized by pirates, forcing him into brutal seafaring adventures.
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In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland. Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the "Rose of Devon" is seized in midocean by a devious group of men plucked from a floating wreck, Philip is forced to accompany these "gentlemen of fortune" on their murderous...
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Sexual content
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Brief romantic elements appear but remain mild and non-explicit.
Violence & gore
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Bloody battles, fights, and murderous pirate raids occur throughout.
Profanity
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Mild period-appropriate sailor language appears occasionally.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult elements depicted
Political content
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Mild themes of rebellion and forced allegiance to pirates.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Forced piracy, violent encounters, and threats of hanging depicted.
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