The Portobelo Compass

A Prequel Novella

The origin story of the compass that connects seven tales of the Golden Age of Piracy.

In 1668, a Spanish navigator's compass passes from a Kuna craftsman to Diego Velázquez, beginning a journey that will span generations. This prequel sets the stage for the entire Compass Chain series, revealing the origin of the mysterious navigator's tool that connects all seven stories.

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