Get the first three explosive novels in the classic Red Ruby Series in one convenient, great-value box set! This collection includes: Book 1: The Red Ruby. Book 2: The Pirates Treasure. Book 3: Emerald of the High Seas.
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1. THE RED RUBY SERIES BOX SET OF 3 EBOOKS
Aboard his ship the Red Ruby, the honorable Captain Simon Verbeeck sails the treacherous high seas, battling ruthless pirates and navigating ancient curses in a relentless quest for justice and lost treasure. in this epic 3-in-1 nautical saga.
1. The Red Ruby
Simon Verbeek, the great seaman with his long, black hair and elegant black beard, had declared war on all pirates. For pirates had not only robbed him of the Company ship of which he was the captain, but they had also carried off his fair, young wife. Simon could not find a ship with which he could bring his vengeance to the pirates’ doorstep. He and seven of his crew then ended up one day in a skiff in the Cape of Storms, along the southwestern coast of South Africa. In the fierce storm, their skiff was overturned, and they were then left at the mercy of the turbulent sea. But then they see a ghost ship sailing past them, with no crew on board. Simon and three of his men miraculously manage to get on board the peculiar ship. They find no living soul on board, and everything still looks in perfect condition, except for the sails and ropes that have already been severely damaged by the wind.
2. The Pirate's Treasure
Seafarer Simon Verbeeck, a renowned pirate hunter, is ready for his next adventure. After three months of respite, the call of the sea is strong, and his magnificent ship, the Red Ruby, is primed for action. But a chance encounter on the streets of Table Bay throws his carefully laid plans into turmoil. A mysterious, crippled stranger intercepts Simon with an urgent plea. He must visit a condemned murderer, Arie Zeeman, imprisoned in the local castle. Intrigued, Simon ventures into the castle’s depths and discovers Zeeman carries not only guilt but a staggering secret. It is a living map tattooed onto his back, leading to the legendary treasure of the Santa Rosa, a Spanish galleon lost at sea. But Zeeman’s secret is also coveted by the ruthless pirate, Devil Harrison, who is not far behind.
3. Emerald of the High Seas
Off the coast of Barbados, a lone ship, the Red Ruby, charts a course home, its captain, Simon Verbeeck, eager for respite from pirate encounters. But a mysterious white flag fluttering from a tiny, uncharted island disrupts their journey. Driven by curiosity and a seaman’s instinct, Simon investigates, unearthing a grim secret. The bleached skeleton of a man clutching a magnificent, blood-red ruby, and a journal speaking of a hidden “Paradise of Malu” and its cursed treasure. The diary hints at a lost love, a woman named Juanita, and a perilous journey that ended in tragedy. Simon, captivated by the mystery, alters course to Barbados, determined to uncover the truth. His quest brings him face-to-face with the ruthless pirate, Jeremiah Hicks, and the alluring but enigmatic Juanita. A clash of swords and desperate escapes ensue, leading Simon down a rabbit hole of secrets and ancient curses.
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Dr. Frans Alwyn Venter (27 November 1916 - 8 July 1997) grew up in difficult times. The periods when he farmed, it was mainly during the depression years and he had to endure various droughts on top of that. However, these tough years gave him the maturity and determination to come up with his wonderful stories, which are still highly in demand today and will continue to be. Nothing was easy in his life, and he had to work very hard to make it a success. He was not someone who had time for nonsense. As a kind of a loner, he did not have much regard for all kinds of groups. He nevertheless had a great appreciation and respect for nature, his language, his people, his history, and especially his fellow man. It was always a pleasure and delight for him, when he met someone, to first strike up a quick conversation with the person, to get to know the person better rather than being interested in what the person could do for him. Truly a remarkable and very rare trait that commands respect and admiration. F.A. Venter was undoubtedly a phenomenal writer, whose equal is difficult to find. His field of writing was broad and each of his books is difficult to put down before one has even finished reading it. He wrote only a few books under his name. Other pseudonyms he used for his books were Meiring Fouche, Marius de Jongh, Elske te Water, and Rene Stegman. However, he wrote most of his books under the pseudonym Meiring Fouche and quickly reached great heights, especially with his four “Trek” books, Offerland, Gelofte Land, Geknelde Land, and Bedoelde Land. His book Man van Cirene is widely regarded as the most popular and was translated into several languages shortly after its publication. In total, F.A. Venter wrote more than ninety softcover books and more than forty hardcover books! He also wrote several short stories for magazines and newspapers and his books are still in demand and extremely popular with young and old. What made him so unique as a writer was the fact that with his writing style, he had the exceptional ability to conjure up a whole story in your head with one sentence or a few sentences that you could associate with or see play out in your mind’s eye. You only need to read the first one or two paragraphs of any of his books to be immediately captivated and held captive in the given story until you have read the last page of the book. Together with excellent descriptions of all his stories, with the fewest words possible, it makes the reader look forward to reading his next book. Under the pseudonym Meiring Fouché, celebrated South African author F.A. Venter crafts a thrilling series of classic high-seas adventures. The nine-book saga of the Red Ruby series follows the righteous Captain Simon Verbeeck and the crew of the Red Ruby as they pursue justice and hunt down the world's most ruthless buccaneers. Each installment is packed with swashbuckling action, featuring cursed treasures, mysterious maps, and deadly sword fights against dastardly villains like the treacherous Jeremiah Hicks. This series is a fantastic throwback to traditional maritime tales, delivering pure, action-packed escapism for any reader who loves a good pirate story.
