Avery's Treasure follows the exploits of Arleigh Avery, daughter of a pirate turned plantation owner now living in Nassau. Arleigh sets out to find her father's buried treasure and, thus, have the means to escape the boring life she thinks she has with her father. With a treasure map in her possession, she sneaks aboard Captain Vane's pirate ship, disguised as a cabin boy, and determines to get as close as possible to the location where she thinks the treasure is located. In the meantime, her father hires Edward Talbot, an unsuccessful merchant and pirate, to find Arleigh and bring her home. What ensues is a mad chase, plenty of disguises, multiple maps, repeated ship stealing, shipwrecks, and unusual allies in the form of a preacher and a wild girl. This is the stuff of any grand adventure.

Dolan's story is well researched and is based on historical characters, including Blackbeard, Captain Vane, and Henry Avery. She, however, adds plenty of her own imaginings and introduces the two plucky women into the mix. There are romantic moments, with couples pairing up in unexpected combinations. There is a touch of Robinson Crusoe, Treasure Island, and Huckleberry Finn, though only in mood and humor. I had a great time with this book and thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. I only hope that Kate Dolan continues to write more historical romances from this perspective of high adventure. You can be sure I'll have my hand out to eagerly grab the next one. Well Done!!!