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In 1634, seven ships of the Dutch East India Company set sail for a home laden with pepper, mace, spices, and silk. The governor-general of Dutch Batavia sails on the Saardam, along with his family and mistress. A renowned thief-taker is aboard too, but in chains. He's been arrested but nobody knows why. From the start, tension abounds. The murderous crew hates the guards, who are there to protect them in case of pirate attack. The governo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More