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In 1724, Rachel Howell leaves New York for South Carolina . . . and plunges into a dangerous world of pirates and hidden treasure that threatens her familyâs future When New Yorkâborn and âraised Rachel Howell sails for South Carolina to be reunited with her father, the last thing she expects is to be attacked by pirates! Sheâs lucky to escape with her life, but the attackers take a pearl necklace belonging to her dead mother. Things go from bad to worse when Rachel arrives safely in Charles Town and learns her father is getting married again. The one bright spot is her friendship with Sally Pugh, the daughter of the local tavern owner. Until Papaâs bride-to-be arrives . . . and forbids Rachel from seeing Sally. Â Determined to remain friends, Rachel and Sally search for a secret place to meet. They discover a hidden island in the Charles Town port, containing a sinkhole filled with quicksand, rocks with mysterious markings, . . . and a human skull. But when the girls are stranded overnight and overhear men in a hidden lagoon, they realize theyâve stumbled onto something big. It could destroy Rachelâs fatherâs business . . . and Rachelâs life. Â This ebook includes a historical afterword. |
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