Dead Men Tell No Tales by Ernest William Hornung is a riveting tale that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. The story follows the protagonist, Jack Marlow, as he navigates the treacherous world of piracy and adventure on the high seas.

Hornung does an excellent job of creating a vivid and immersive world that feels both historically accurate and full of excitement. The characters are well-developed and complex, adding depth to the story and keeping the reader invested in their fates.

The pacing of the novel is perfect, with plenty of action and suspense to keep the story moving along at a quick pace. There are plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end, and the resolution of the story was both satisfying and surprising.

Overall, Dead Men Tell No Tales is a thrilling and engaging read that I would highly recommend to fans of historical fiction and adventure novels. Hornung's writing is top-notch, and his ability to create a compelling narrative is truly impressive. Don't miss out on this thrilling tale of piracy and intrigue on the high seas.

Book Description:

Ernest William Hornung (June 7, 1866 – March 22, 1921) was an English author.

Hornung was the third son of John Peter Hornung, a Hungarian, and was born in Middlesbrough. He was educated at Uppingham during some of the later years of its great headmaster, Edward Thring. He spent most of his life in England and France, but in 1884 left for Australia and stayed for two years where he working as a tutor at Mossgiel station. Although his Australian experience had been so short, it coloured most of his literary work from A Bride from the Bush published in 1899, to Old Offenders and a few Old Scores, which appeared after his death.

After he returned from Australia in 1886, he married Constance Doyle, the sister of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1893. (Wikipedia)