Angus Konstam is an author and historian who has been inducted into the International Pirate Hall of Fame. Widely recognised for his expertise on pirates, he has written over a hundred books on naval and military history, and is best known for his work on piracy. His titles include Blackbeard, a best-selling biography of the infamous pirate, and Piracy: The Complete History. A former naval officer, underwater archaeologist, and museum curator, Angus has worked on both sides of the Atlantic. He now lives in Britain, where he writes full-time.Mariana Ruiz Johnson was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied fine arts and illustration and has since had her books published in over 20 languages.

"A delightful search-and-find. . . packed with enticing historical detail" - The Guardian

Angus Konstam is an author and historian who has been inducted into the International Pirate Hall of Fame. Widely recognised for his expertise on pirates, he has written over a hundred books on naval and military history, and is best known for his work on piracy. His titles include Blackbeard, a best-selling biography of the infamous pirate, and Piracy: The Complete History. A former naval officer, underwater archaeologist, and museum curator, Angus has worked on both sides of the Atlantic. He now lives in Britain, where he writes full-time.Mariana Ruiz Johnson was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied fine arts and illustration and has since had her books published in over 20 languages.

"A delightful search-and-find. . . packed with enticing historical detail" - The Guardian