The Last Bookaneer

Set in London and the South Pacific at the turn of the 20th century, "The Last Bookaneer" follows renowned literary thief Pen Davenport on his final daring heist to steal Robert Louis Stevenson's unpublished manuscript before new international copyright laws end the era of book piracy. Alongside his assistant Fergins, Davenport finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes adventure involving rival pirates and a race against time. Written by Matthew Pearl, this historical thriller explores the last days of a unique underground world of literary theft, blending history, mystery, and adventure.