Sixty-five year old Luna Belle Black's coming-of-age story is an artfully woven mixture of Southern comedy, tragedy, and love. When the widow of Blackbeard's heir finds herself unprepared to deal with his three hundred year old estate, ancient trusts quickly unravel, leaving her exposed with nothing but a haunting curse and a band of mutineers intent on her demise. In her world of vast riches, power, and deception, Luna Belle must navigate murky waters of modern piracy on a secreted Georgia coastal island, while fighting for her fortune, her sanity, and her life. David McGukin's unforgettable debut novel will leave you laughing one minute and crying the next.