Black'erchief Dick

"Black'erchief Dick" by Margery Allingham is a historical fiction novel set in Restoration-era Eastern England. The narrative revolves around a smuggling operation headed by the mysterious Captain Black'erchief Dick, a ruthless and dangerous figure feared by his crew, including the apprehensive sailors Mat Turnby and Blueneck. The unfolding story weaves a tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue, as it introduces the blossoming love between Hal Grame and Anny amid looming threats and challenges, all connected to the criminal underworld of the enigmatic captain. The story unfolds at sea and on land where the crew’s unease and the captain’s ruthlessness is quickly revealed. The love between Hal and Anny gives the reader hope as their lives intersect with danger hinting at adventures and trials on the horizon.