Captain Ironhand

<p>In the Year of Our Lord 1772 at the solemn instant of signing James Challoner Ex-Captain of the Royal Navy started out on one of the boldest schemes ever devised. Masquerading as a bloodthirsty plundering freebooter-the pirate Captain Ironhand-Challoner intended to destroy the power of the savage Moorish corsairs who preyed on British shipping.</p><p>But Challoner did not know that before his battle was half over he would be face to face with his greatest hazard: a beautiful spitfire of a girl nicknamed by the rabble Lady Grant-'em-all-who would not rest until she won the only man who had ever scorned her!</p><p>Rosamond Marshall (1902-1957) was an American novelist known for her historical romances often featuring strong-willed heroines dramatic intrigue and richly detailed settings. Her best-known works such as <em>The Bixby Girls</em> and <em>Kitty</em> were widely read and adapted into films including <em>The Scarlet Coat</em>. Blending historical accuracy with romance and adventure Marshall's novels captivated mid-20th-century audiences with their vivid storytelling and dynamic characters.</p>