The story of Sarah Kidd, the wife of the famous pirate Captain Kidd, charting her transformation from New York socialite to international outlaw during the Golden Age of Piracy.
A deep dive ... Geanacopoulos dispels many of the myths surrounding piracy ... Engaging and well-paced. While geared toward a general audience, this work is well-grounded in scholarly research and will likely appeal to many.
Though Sarah remains a somewhat enigmatic figure, Geanacopoulos packs the narrative with intriguing details about piracy and privateering in colonial America. This seafaring tale fascinates.