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Synopsis
A chronicle of the breathtaking exploits of "Half-Cocked Jack" Shaftoe -- London street urchin-turned-legendary swashbuckling adventurer -- risking life and limb for fortune and love while slowly maddening from the pox. . . and Eliza, rescued by Jack from a Turkish harem to become spy, confidante, and pawn of royals in order to reinvent a contentious continent through the newborn power of finance. --back cover ---------- Also contained in [Quicksilver: Volume One of The Baroque Cycle](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL38495W/Quicksilver)
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King of the Vagabonds: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult historical fiction with period-appropriate violence, sexual content including harem rescue scenario, syphilis-induced mental deterioration, and mature themes of political intrigue and economic manipulation.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, slavery, and captivity (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults will appreciate the sweeping adventure across continents, complex political machinations, and the transformation of two desperate survivors into players on the world stage.