The handsome, rich and charming Jose Cortéz is achieving the dreams of all navy officers when he is promoted to the rank of the liaison navy officer in the Spanish Navy of the 17th century. The jealousy of his enemies, however, soon creates a plot in which the well-respected and honored Jose Cortéz is sentenced to the gallows. Jose Cortéz, a man of character and determination, takes control of the situation and begins his adventures on the waters of piracy. His spirit of vengeance forces him into plundering, seeking after Spanish treasure ships. He and his men find home on the newly discovered Guacamaya Islands on the Caribbean, which proves to be an unapproachable private haven. Later, we find him sailing down the Orinoco River, through the jungles of Venezuela, befriending a Cuban merchant, trading with King Aragon of Vera Cruz. The story of Jose Cortéz is a must-read for all who love adventure.
