Pirate Freedom

It starts with a confession from a priest. His past has reached further back than what many would consider possible. Before he was a priest he was the pirate Captain Cristofo and before he was a pirate he was just Chris a boy living in a monastery in Cuba the day after tomorrow.One day Chris realizes that he is not meant for the monastery he has grown up in and leaves. On the streets of Havana everything looks strange and out-of-date but Chris is too busy trying to find his next meal and a safe place to sleep to contemplate the citys odd lack of modern conveniences. He finds that this world is a much harder one than the one he remembers; its a place where people steal lie and cheat. Where slaves are sold at auction and the Spanish French and English are all battling for supremacy. When Chris is offered the opportunity to work on a ship in exchange for food and a small bit of money he takes it and thus begins his life as a pirate. People die treasures are found women are taken captive and crews rebel.Gene Wolfe is a masterful storyteller and in Pirate Freedom he uses his customary vision to invite us into the captivating world of pirates their lives and their adventures.