I was intrigued and swept up by this book immediately. Peter Blood is an entirely likeable and entertaining character. While I knew the outcome of this book from previous reading and allusion to Blood, I was still interested in finding the means to the end. The adventures read like a comic book – with action and deception working hand in hand to further Blood’s career. I was rooting for him through out the entire book because of his gallantry, wits, morality (even as a pirate) and his panache.
I was also attracted to the strong female character of Arabella Bishop. Her development as a character, even though she wasn’t included in much of the book, was wonderful. She reminded me very much of Elizabeth Bennet.