Alsatia, the Search for Treasure
Historical fiction set in seventeenth-century London — a pirate, hidden treasure and political intrigue across Europe.
Step into the shadowy streets of early 17th-century London, where the River Thames is vast, the air is foul, and life is harsh and fleeting. Amidst the filth and squalor, there is Alsatia - a notorious sanctuary for misfits, outlaws, and the desperate, a place where the law doesn’t reach and anything can happen.
In this world of survival, love, hate, and the constant hope for a better life, "Alsatia – The Search for Treasure" weaves a tale of adventure and intrigue. When a Spanish galleon carrying a fortune large enough to fund an empire is seized by the ruthless pirate Captain Van Der Welt, the stakes are set for an epic quest. Secretly working for the cunning and seductive Lady Violet, Van Der Welt sets off a deadly chain of events that pulls in kings, queens, the Pope, and a cast of colourful characters - all vying for the unimaginable riches hidden somewhere in Alsatia.
As Alsatia becomes a vibrant, lawless mini-city within London, it draws in a motley crew - the desperate, the depraved, the innocent, and the ambitious - each with their own reasons for seeking refuge in this chaotic haven. As the hunt for the treasure intensifies, alliances are formed and broken, and no one can be trusted. Will Lady Violet outwit the powerful forces that seek the treasure for themselves? Who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes battle for survival?
From the tumultuous streets of London to the halls of power across Europe, "Alsatia – The Search for Treasure" is a gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal, and the human spirit’s unyielding quest for hope and redemption. Follow these unforgettable characters as they navigate the perils of a century marked by civil war, plague, fire, and the execution of a king.
Dive into a world where good people are sometimes forced to do bad things, and where the quest for treasure leads to a clash between ambition and survival.

