Lord of Darkness

In "Lord of Darkness," acclaimed author Robert Silverberg delivers a gripping tale of adventure set in the seventeenth century. Young British seaman Andrew Battell finds himself captured by pirates and taken to the west coast of Africa, where his longing for home clashes with the harsh realities of captivity. As he faces relentless challenges and dwindling hopes for freedom, Battell's journey leads him to escape into the wilds, where he encounters the formidable Jaqqas tribe and their enigmatic leader, the Lord of Darkness. This vivid narrative explores themes of survival and resilience amid a backdrop of danger and intrigue.