Falkner, John Meade

After hearing tales of Blackbeard's treasure, fifteen-year-old John goes too far. With a treasure in his possession and a price on his head, John flees to Holland.

While looking for a legendary treasure supposedly hidden near his village, John Trenchard uncovers a secret smuggling operation and is taken under the wing of the innkeeper and head smuggler. Soon, John is part of a life-changing adventure that will help him unearth long-buried secrets.